Caroline Bosbach disputes fresh allegations against her
Caroline Bosbach, a CDU Bundestag member and a familiar face from the RTL show "Let's Dance," has found herself at the centre of a controversy. In 2023, allegations were made that she offered payments and provided free catering to secure her election to the executive board of the Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) in her Rheinisch-Berg electoral district.
Specifically, it was reported that Bosbach allegedly promised a payment of about 90 to 100 euros for entry into the MIT, which corresponds to the annual membership fee, along with free catering to influence the leadership team election that included her.
However, Bosbach has denied all these allegations, calling some evidence "manipulated." In a video published on Facebook and Instagram, she insists that the allegations, which are based on manipulated chat logs leaked to the press, are false.
The current status as of August 2025 is that these allegations remain under investigation by the CDU Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis. A planned CDU Kreisvorstand (district board) meeting to discuss the matter was postponed to allow Bosbach to personally address the accusations in a confidential meeting with board representatives. The party has given her an ultimatum to clarify the open questions related to these allegations. The new date for the board meeting and the final resolution are still pending and have not been publicly announced.
Bosbach, who entered the Bundestag for the first time after the federal election, has also denied accepting 2,500 euros from a CDU party account. She has expressed hope that the allegations will be clarified soon, especially given the current NRW municipal election campaign.
In response to the allegations, Bosbach is currently examining the possibility of taking legal action against the campaign she believes is aimed at damaging her credibility. The documents related to the allegations will be handed over to the Cologne public prosecutor's office for independent review.
As of the time of this news article, the MIT had not yet provided a statement on this matter. The silence from the organisation adds an extra layer of intrigue to the ongoing investigation.
Bosbach, the daughter of the former CDU interior politician Wolfgang Bosbach, has not attended any campaign events until the allegations have been clarified. She is known for her strong commitment to her political career and her dedication to her constituents, and she hopes to continue serving them with integrity.
- The controversy surrounding Caroline Bosbach, a CDU Bundestag member, involves allegations of policy-and-legislation misconduct, as she is accused of offering payments and free catering to secure her election to the executive board of MIT.
- Amidst the general-news of ongoing investigations, Bosbach, a politician known for her dedication to her constituents and strong commitment to her career, is currently considering taking legal action against the campaign she believes is damaging her credibility, with the documents related to the allegations to be reviewed by the Cologne public prosecutor's office.
