Friedrich Merz as a candidate for chancellor: a new beginning for the Union?

Friedrich Merz as a candidate for chancellor: a new beginning for the Union?

In a brilliant political script, the Union has revealed the curtain for its candidate for the upcoming Bundestag elections! The stage now belongs to the CDU chairman Friedrich Merz, while CSU boss Markus Söder hits his ambitions in the wind. Not a bitter power struggle, no long back and forth - the past games of the past seem to have now been laid!

The pressure was enormous and Söder finally gave in. Why? Because he realized that his support for Merz is the only chance of survival for the Union! With one year to the Bundestag election, the Union is optimistic about the future, but the clean -up work after the political turbulence of 2021 is far from completed.

Söder's shadow about Merz

Markus Söder - a man who has shown his teeth several times. Despite his immense popularity among the voters, he was forced to withdraw. The support of the NRW Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst for Merz was the last nail in Söder's political coffin. But here the real story begins! Merz not only has the task of polishing up his image, but also being prepared against the sharp arrows of Söder.

Olaf Scholz, the SPD boss, sees his chances rise. While the Union is running as a candidate for the Bundestag election with Merz, Scholz has already unpacked his sharp words - he enjoys the chess trains at Merz. But how well would Merz really do? With the current survey results of 33 percent and a government at the traffic light, which does not shine with many eligible voters, the Union could get out much more. Obviously, Merz takes a certain risk!

the unpredictability of Söder

It is no secret that Markus Söder is always good for surprises. While he is just withdrawing, he remains a potential problem for Merz. The painful memory of Söder's machinations during the last Bundestag election is deep. He cannot deny Armin Laschet's sabotage, and the distrust of the CDU could pursue Merz like a shadow.

What will the collaboration between Söder and Merz look like now? In the past, the CSU boss has made it clear that he does not want to live as number two. A profound change in which Söder suddenly would have to show team spirit? Unlikely! The question remains, how often Merz will be ready in the coming months, to fight while Söder may pull the threads.

The Union is facing a crucial phase, and the staff around Merz will be of crucial importance for the coming months. A candidate who has to work with such an unpredictable partner must be strategic - a wire rope act!