Right-wing faction "Young Freedom" under attack by Cardinal Müller for alleged threats to German democracy
In a provocative op-ed published ahead of the failed election of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf to the Federal Constitutional Court, former Bishop of Regensburg and controversial Catholic cardinal, Gerhard Ludwig Müller, questioned whether Germany is still a state ruled by law.
The op-ed, penned by Müller and published in the conservative newspaper "Junge Freiheit," criticised certain political parties in Germany, including the Union parties (CDU/CSU), and drew comparisons to historical political events in the country.
Müller, known for his conservative positions on socio-political issues, emphasised that human dignity is not bestowed or created by the state or constitution but is inherent. This view reflects a belief in natural law and a limitation on state authority over moral issues.
The op-ed also expressed strong views against abortion, considering every form of it as a stealthy killing of a human being. Müller's stance is consistent with the Catholic Church's long-held position that life begins at conception and that abortion is morally unacceptable.
In a critical manner, Müller compared the Union parties to the Centre Party before the Nazi seizure of power in 1933. The Centre Party was a Catholic political party that played a significant role during the Weimar Republic but ultimately failed to prevent the rise of Nazism. By making this comparison, Müller suggests a cautionary perspective about contemporary political parties' challenges and responsibilities in defending moral values and legal order in Germany.
The op-ed generated controversy within German political circles, with some viewing it as a call to action for the Union parties to reaffirm their commitment to upholding moral values, while others criticised Müller for meddling in political affairs.
Regardless of the reactions, Müller's op-ed serves as a reminder of the complex and ongoing debate about the role of religion and morality in shaping Germany's political landscape.
The op-ed, published in "Junge Freiheit," critically discusses war-and-conflicts and politics in Germany, focusing on certain political parties like the Union parties (CDU/CSU) and comparing them to historical parties like the Centre Party before the Nazi seizure of power in 1933. Müller's policy-and-legislation stance against abortion is noted, reflecting a general-news controversy within German political circles, with some advocating for a reaffirmation of moral values and others questioning his intervention in political matters.
