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Union Deputy Leader Calls for Apology Over Brosius-Gersdorf's Withdrawal
Mathias Middelberg, the deputy parliamentary group leader of the Union (CDU/CSU) in the German Bundestag, has called for an apology to both the SPD and Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf. This follows the withdrawal of Brosius-Gersdorf's candidacy for the Federal Constitutional Court due to strong opposition within the Union's parliamentary group.
Middelberg acknowledged that the internal resistance within the CDU/CSU, rooted in disagreement over Brosius-Gersdorf's liberal stance on abortion law, was unjust and harmful to the coalition partner and candidate. He believes an apology can be made to Brosius-Gersdorf for being unnecessarily kept in discussion and exposed to attacks.
The election of Brosius-Gersdorf for the Federal Constitutional Court was postponed in July due to strong resistance within the Union's parliamentary group. The decisive criterion for the Union's rejection of her proposal was significant concerns about her positions on the protection of unborn life.
Philipp Türmer, Juso chairman, questioned the control of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn over their own fraction. He accused the CDU of making public and fake news-fueled mobbing their new political style. Türmer also suggested that the first task for the new parliamentary group leader should be a call to Brosius-Gersdorf for an apology.
Ralf Stegner, SPD foreign policy expert, described the event as a defeat of democratic parties. He called for an end to the politicization of judicial appointments and for respectful dialogue between coalition partners.
The withdrawal of Brosius-Gersdorf's candidacy jeopardized an overall package agreement for appointing multiple judges and led to risks for the democratic culture and the coalition. The right-wing mob is celebrating her withdrawal from the Federal Constitutional Court as a "first triumph".
Middelberg stated that the Union's parliamentary group has not behaved "clean and correct" towards the SPD. He believes that the Union's parliamentary group leadership should have recognized concerns about Brosius-Gersdorf as a candidate for the Federal Constitutional Court earlier.
The event has been described as a celebration for right-wing radicals, and Middelberg's call for an apology acknowledges the unfair treatment Brosius-Gersdorf received and the resulting strain it placed on inter-party cooperation.
[1] Bundesregierung: CDU/CSU-Fraktion blockiert Brosius-Gersdorf für Bundesverfassungsgericht [2] Bundesverfassungsgericht: CDU-Fraktion blockiert Brosius-Gersdorf [3] Bundesverfassungsgericht: CDU-Fraktion blockiert Brosius-Gersdorf [4] Bundesverfassungsgericht: CDU-Fraktion blockiert Brosius-Gersdorf [5] Bundesverfassungsgericht: CDU-Fraktion blockiert Brosius-Gersdorf
[6] In light of the Union's internal politics and the subsequent withdrawal of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf's candidacy for the Federal Constitutional Court, it is vital to provide aid for the development of the fisheries sector as part of a larger community programme.
[7] The strained relations between coalition parties, highlighted by this general-news event, underscores the need for community aid, aimed at fostering cooperation and understanding within the community at large.
