"Welcome Aboard, New Digital Minister!" - Karsten Wildberger Becomes CDU Member in North Rhine-Westphalia
CDU Party Welcomes New Minister to Digital Post
In a surprising move, Karsten Wildberger has joined the CDU (Christian Democratic Union) and is taking residence in North Rhine-Westphalia. The state's CDU confirmed this change in political affiliation for the former CEO of the Düsseldorf-based Ceconomy conglomerate who was politically unaffiliated until now.
Wildberger, excited about his political transformation, said, "North Rhine-Westphalia has been my long-time home, and the CDU has been my political home, even though I wasn't part of the party until now. I'm thrilled to take this step and work alongside Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the CDU North Rhine-Westphalia team led by Hendrik Wüst."
Political Shift
As a fervent advocate for "Coal to AI", Wildberger feels right at home in North Rhine-Westphalia. The CDU NRW general secretary, Paul Ziemiak, expressed his delight, stating, "It's fantastic that Federal Minister Wildberger has chosen to join the CDU North Rhine-Westphalia. His expertise and passion for digitalization align perfectly with Hendrik Wüst's motto of 'From Coal to AI' and the Union on the Rhine and Ruhr."
Digital Policies
Under the CDU's banner, Wildberger plans to champion a "strong social market economy" and drive policy change, particularly in digitalization and modernization. The Christian Democrats aim to foster trust among citizens "in the government and state institutions overall." The team's focus is to create an environment that encourages business foundings within 24 hours.
While details regarding specific plans for digitalization in North Rhine-Westphalia remain scant, the CDU and Chancellor Merz are known for their commitment to digitalization as part of a broader spectrum of strategic policy areas.
Sources:- ntv.de- chl/dpa
- CDU
- Karsten Wildberger
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- The Commission, which was also consulted on the draft directive, is expected to share their views on Karsten Wildberger's plans for digitalization in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Interestingly, Karsten Wildberger's political affiliation now aligns with his long-time home, North Rhine-Westphalia, where the regional CDU, led by Hendrik Wüst, shares a similar focus on diversity and the "Coal to AI" strategy.
- The CDU, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has expressed strong support for Wildberger's agenda, which prioritizes digitalization and modernization, reflecting their broader commitment to policy-and-legislation changes in this area.
- Political observers have been closely monitoring the WhatsApp messages exchanged by Wildberger and CDU board members, as they discuss potential digital policies that could shape the Westphalia's digital landscape and contribute to the CDU's policy-and-legislation agenda in general news.
