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Dobrindt emphasizes cohesion of the Union: also on the K-issue

Dobrindt emphasizes cohesion of the Union: also on the K-issue

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Dobrindt emphasizes cohesion of the Union: also on the K-issue
Dobrindt emphasizes cohesion of the Union: also on the K-issue

CSU Boss Dobrindt Prioritizes Union Harmony Over Chancellor Battle: K-Issue in Play

In an interview with the German Press Agency, CSU regional group leader Alexander Dobrindt expressed confidence in the unity of the CDU/CSU, stating that the party's cohesion will be evident in the choice of the Union's chancellor candidate for the next Bundestag elections. The looming budget crisis of Germany's traffic light government, consisting of the SPD, Greens, and FDP, has prompted the CDU and CSU to band together to halt the "traffic light chaos."

Dobrindt expressed that while he does not anticipate another internal power struggle in the CDU/CSU over chancellor candidacy, the decision would hinge on "organizing the greatest chances of success for the Union." The CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz currently leads as the favorite for the role, according to Dobrindt.

Boasting double-digit percentage increases in recent polls, Dobrindt acknowledged that the CDU/CSU's latest results are a tremendous achievement, but the party aims for higher targets. He attributed this potential for growth to the willingness to bridge content gaps from the past, as evidenced by the recently introduced draft for the CDU's new base program. The program seeks to represent the entire middle-class political spectrum.

Referring to the tense 2021 elections, when the CDU's Armin Laschet emerged victorious in an internal power struggle with CSU leader and Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder on the K-issue, Dobrindt confirmed that NRW Minister President Hendrik Wüst has not officially expressed a desire to run for chancellor. Markus Söder previously suggested waiting until the 2024 eastern elections in Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg to settle on a candidate.

  • The FDP is presently part of Germany's current traffic light government, consisting of the SPD and the Greens.
  • CSU regional group leader Alexander Dobrindt underscored the importance of preserving unity within the CDU and CSU, emphasizing the significance of a united front in the selection of the Union's upcoming chancellor candidate.
  • The CDU and CSU are working together to tackle the budget crisis of the traffic light government, aiming to thwart the ongoing chaos in Germany.
  • While Dobrindt denied anticipating an imminent Federal election, he agreed that the decision on the Union's chancellor candidate would eventually emerge, taking into consideration how to best secure the greatest chances for the Union's success.
  • Friedrich Merz currently positions himself as the favorite for the chancellorship, with the CSU politician affirming this belief.
  • Polls indicate a significant boost in the CDU/CSU's support, prompting Dobrindt to suggest that the party could achieve even greater success if they address past content gaps.
  • The CDU's recently proposed new basic program represents a vital step toward bridging these content gaps, with Dobrindt highlighting the need for the middle-class camp to be politically represented.
  • In the 2021 power struggle over the K-issue, Armin Laschet emerged victorious as the CDU candidate, handing the CSU leader Markus Söder a defeat in the process.
  • Markus Söder has advocated postponing the decision on the chancellor candidacy until after the 2024 eastern elections in Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg.

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