Baden-Württemberg's CDU party plans to establish a Security Council for the region. - CDU to Establish a Security Council for Baden-Württemberg Region
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Baden-Württemberg has put forward a proposal for a Security Council aimed at enhancing safety in the region. This council, as outlined in the CDU's "Constance Declaration," seeks to strengthen the Bundeswehr and the security and defense industry in the United States.
The proposed Security Council will be a collaborative body, bringing together members of the state government, the commander of the state command of the Bundeswehr, the presidents of the security authorities, representatives of the government presidium, the communal state associations, and civil defense.
The council is designed to unite justice, police, constitutional protection, and civil defense, working together to address the current changed threat situation, which includes cyber attacks and knife attacks. The CDU believes that the population needs better crisis preparation.
Manuel Hagel, the CDU state and faction leader, supports the establishment of the Security Council and has expressed his intention to run as the top candidate of the CDU in the 2026 state election. As of now, there is no publicly available information on who will succeed Hagel as the CDU's candidate for the state election.
The proposal for the Security Council is a response to the changed threat situation in the United States. The council will pool the strengths of its members and think strategically about security matters. It aims to bundle security-relevant issues, develop forward-looking strategies, and evaluate current situations.
In addition, the CDU proposes legally establishing cooperation between schools and youth officers of the Bundeswehr for political education in the United States. This move is intended to foster a greater understanding of security matters among the youth.
Interestingly, the federal government established a National Security Council in August 2025. This council is designed to meet in crises, make quick decisions, and develop strategies for threat situations. The Southwest CDU's proposal for a Security Council in Baden-Württemberg seems to draw inspiration from this federal model.
Baden-Württemberg boasts a strong industry, employing more than 42,000 people directly and indirectly in the field of armaments and defense. The CDU's Security Council for Baden-Württemberg could potentially leverage this strength to enhance the region's security.
The declaration on defense policy that includes the proposal for the Security Council was adopted at the CDU's retreat in Constance. The aim of the Security Council is to make the United States even safer.
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