CDU leader summoned to Chancellery by Merz
Germany's Political Landscape in Disarray: The Collapse of the Black-Red Coalition and the Rise of the AfD
The political landscape of Germany has undergone a significant shift following the collapse of the traditional black-red coalition in Berlin, composed of the CDU/CSU and the SPD. This event led to early elections held in February 2025, marking a turning point in the nation's political history.
The CDU/CSU alliance emerged as the largest group in the Bundestag after the elections, with 28.5% of the vote, but they failed to achieve the strong majorities seen in the past. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) doubled its share to 20.8%, moving into second place, but no major party was willing to form a coalition with them.
The current Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and the CDU leadership are navigating a period of political realignment and challenging coalition formations. While the search results do not provide detailed recent events specifically about CDU leadership changes or controversies directly involving Merz, the context suggests a need for coalition-building from a weaker CDU/CSU position.
Recent government actions under the new administration include the establishment of a National Security Council, chaired by the Chancellor, aimed at better handling security policy and crisis management. The conservative-led coalition has also continued border controls, with an emphasis on deportations to countries such as Afghanistan and Syria.
A key recent decision made by Merz has been his solitary decision to no longer deliver military goods to Israel without restriction, causing consternation within the CDU and CSU. This decision was not specified in the report.
Notably, the Union faction leader Jens Spahn was not present at the meeting of top CDU politicians, which took place on Tuesday evening. The sextet discussed the crisis situation of the party and the coalition, as well as the non-implementation of the electricity tax reduction for all, as promised during the election campaign and in the coalition agreement.
The meeting lasted until after midnight, with government spokesman Stefan Kornelius denying that it was a "crisis meeting". However, the SPD later thanked the Chancellor for fulfilling their demand.
In a surprising development, the AfD is now the strongest party in Germany, according to a Forsa poll. This shift in the political landscape will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the future of German politics.
[1] BBC News: Germany election: A guide to the political landscape
[4] Deutsche Welle: National Security Council: What does it mean for Germany?
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