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Raw, Unfiltered Rant:
Tired of the Wall? Harz CDU District Association Wants a Break with AfD Compatibility Resolution
You know the drill, grab a beer and let's dive into the juicy politics!
The CDU district association of Harz in Saxony-Anhalt is fed up with the party's incompatibility resolution with the AfD, and they're making their voices heard! This badass group passed the resolution last week and ain't afraid to send it to the state party.
BTW, the CDU's incompatibility resolution is just one of those party congress decisions from 2018 that says no way Jose to any cooperation between the Christian Democrats and the AfD and the Left Party.
"The CDU lost the East election, plain and simple," the resolution states (thanks to dpa for the scoop). Even good ol' CDU strongholds weren't enough for them. "Massive unrest at the CDU base." With party members quitting left and right, it's no surprise that many more are threatening to follow.
Harz District Demands Action from Federal CDU
Now, the Harz district is demanding some changes from the federal CDU. They're calling on the party to remain strong during coalition talks, meaning they shouldn't cave to the SPD when it comes to implementing central CDU election promises.
Here's the kicker: they also want a party member vote on any potential coalition agreement, and the rescission of the incompatibility resolution in every single German state.
AfD Sweeps Saxony-Anhalt in 2021 Elections
In the frustrating and infuriating 2021 federal election, all direct mandates in Saxony-Anhalt went to the AfD (it's about darn time, right?). Back in 2019, some brave souls, like CDU state parliamentarian Ulrich Thomas, were already recommending that coalitions with the AfD should not be completely ruled out. Thomas is the big boss of the CDU district association of Harz, and he's taking a bold stand!
State Association Sticks to Resolution
The state association of the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt isn't backing down, claiming that the resolution on incompatibility with the Left and AfD stays the same: "No cooperation with AfD and Left."
So there you have it, folks. The Harz district of Saxony-Anhalt isn't playing around, and they're demanding some major changes from the federal CDU. Is this the start of a CDU/AfD love affair, or will the party stick to its guns? Stay tuned for more updates!
Bonus Facts You Probably Don't Care About but Here They Are Anyway:
- The political landscape in Germany has been shifting, with the CDU/CSU and AfD experiencing new dynamics lately. In fact, the two parties have been neck and neck in national polls, each scoring around 24% support. This intense competition is nothing new, but it does reveal a changing political climate.
- The incompatibility resolution between the CDU/CSU and AfD is nothing new, but the tense electoral performance in regions like Saxony-Anhalt may heighten the urgency for reevaluating this stance.
- The ongoing coalition formation discussions at the federal level between the CDU/CSU and SPD might have an impact on local strategies, but it doesn't address the incompatibility resolution issue in Saxony-Anhalt directly.
- Despite the incompatibility resolution, some CDU/CSU politicians have been calling for dialogue and cooperation with the AfD in some contexts, aiming to refine their policies and better respond to the growing support for the AfD.
- The Harz CDU District Association's resolution prohibits cooperation with the AfD, contradicting the CDU's employment policy of inclusivity and collaboration across parties.
- The CDU's incompatibility policy, as stated in the 2018 party congress decision, cannot be implemented in the Harz region according to the district association, leading to potential employment policy disputes within the CDU.
- The Harz CDU District Association's call for the rescission of the incompatibility resolution and a member vote on potential coalition agreements signifies a shift in the CDU's employment policy, possibly signaling a more flexible approach to cooperation with other parties such as the AfD.
