Political event featuring a CDU manager, accompanied by two police officers, highlighting the advantage of being an opposition party member
In the run-up to the 2025 federal election, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the Rhein-Berg electoral district is holding a "roadshow" to present three of their candidates: Caroline Bosbach, Fabian Felder, and Michael Freiherr von Maltzahn.
The nomination meeting will take place at Bürgerzentrum Steinbreche in Refrath, with additional stops at Restaurant Kalyva, Kürten-Bechen, Town Hall Wermelskirchen, and an online event via Zoom. Interested voters can find contact information for the candidates on their respective websites: carolinebosbach.de, fabianfeldercdu.de, and freiherrvonmaltzahn.de.
A Matter-of-Fact Approach to Migration
Michael Freiherr von Maltzahn, a colonel and commander of the Air Force Officer School, approaches the topic of migration in a straightforward manner, stating that migration is good but must function within financial and personnel limits. He advocates for a general service obligation (in the military, social sector, or development aid) to bring people together who otherwise live in different worlds.
Youth Involvement and the Economy
Fabian Felder, a lieutenant and about to start his service as a deck officer on the frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, emphasises the importance of involving youth and their interests in all discussions and reform processes, including pensions. He is also concerned about the high tax and levy burdens that drive hundreds of thousands under 40 into emigration each year.
Felder wants to work to make the youth identify more strongly with the CDU again, especially in light of a perceived right-wing shift among young voters. He reports on how the school conference of IGP jointly developed and implemented a corona strategy with full involvement of the student council.
Focus on Economic Stability and Social Cohesion
Caroline Bosbach, a regulatory manager at an energy company and federal chairwoman of the Young Economic Council of the CDU, is an experienced speaker. She is concerned about the traffic light coalition's handling of economy, security, and migration issues, stating that they have driven these issues "into the wall."
Bosbach demands that bureaucracy reduction must be tackled seriously, and visions allowed. She sees the responsibility mainly with the politics of SPD and Greens, which have "removed themselves kilometers from everyday life."
Bosbach's second book, "Time for Courage," focuses on setting priorities for health reform, security, and education. She also warns against portraying AfD voters in the East as Nazis.
A Sharp Union Profile
Friedrich Merz, as party chairman, has shown that there is "another Union" with a sharper profile. All three candidates call for limiting immigration, protecting borders, and deporting criminals. They are united in their opposition to the exit from nuclear energy, considering it madness.
Von Maltzahn, in particular, advocates for controlled immigration and demands that irregular immigration be stopped. He is concerned about the potential for a "right-wing extremist wave" in the federal election.
In conclusion, the CDU Rhein-Berg candidates are focused on promoting economic stability, social cohesion, and sustainable development, which align with themes of intergenerational justice and trust in political processes. For detailed positions on these topics by Caroline Bosbach, Fabian Felder, and Michael Freiherr von Maltzahn, official CDU Rhein-Berg or Bundestag campaign communications would need to be consulted.
- The CDU Rhein-Berg candidates, Caroline Bosbach, Fabian Felder, and Michael Freiherr von Maltzahn, are involved in policy-and-legislation discussions related to economics, security, and migration, highlighting topics such as bureaucracy reduction, health reform, and immigration.
- During their campaigns, the CDU Rhein-Berg candidates, particularly Michael Freiherr von Maltzahn, have emphasized politics involving immigration, border protection, and the need for controlled immigration to prevent a potential right-wing extremist wave. These discussions are part of general-news topics and the forthcoming 2025 federal election.
