Friedrich Merz and the Union: surprise effect before the election

Die Bekanntgabe der Kanzlerkandidatur von Friedrich Merz (CDU) sorgte für einen Überraschungseffekt. CDU-Generalsekretär Carsten Linnemann erläutert in der ARD-Talksendung „maischberger“ die strategische Planung hinter dem Timing und die Differenzen zwischen Union und Grünen. Er betont die geschlossene Front der Union und schließt eine zukünftige Koalition mit den Grünen nicht aus. Erfahren Sie mehr über die aktuellen Entwicklungen in der deutschen Politik!
The announcement of Friedrich Merz (CDU )'s candidate for the chancellor ensured a surprise effect. CDU general secretary Carsten Linnemann explains the strategic planning behind the timing and the differences between the Union and the Greens in the ARD talk show "Maischberger". He emphasizes the closed front of the Union and does not exclude a future coalition with the Greens. Find out more about the current developments in German politics! (Symbolbild/MB)

Friedrich Merz and the Union: surprise effect before the election

The political waves hit up today! Friedrich Merz (CDU) will be the new Chancellor candidate of the Union - and Carsten Linnemann announces that is no coincidence. "We just wanted to have a surprise effect," the CDU general secretary initiates the game of the tactic. On the hot chair of "Maischberger" he reveals: The time was strategically coordinated between the CDU and CSU. "Nothing else would have been expected after the Brandenburg election!" Calls Linnemann and underlines the art of political staging: "We wanted to show unity, and we succeeded today!"

But the discussion is not just about your own ranks! Linnemann sweeps through the political field like a storm and highlights the sharp differences between the Union and the Greens. "There is no party in the democratic spectrum that triggers such aversion to our voters as the Greens," he explains. It is a clear blow against the competition!

the possibility of a coalition?

Despite the sharp attacks, Linnemann is denied to complete a possible coalition. "If the Greens change, that can change again," he ponderes. A power game that leaves the voters at a loss, but also excitedly.

The talk show "Maischberger" - a proven platform for heated debates - is devoted to these burning questions and leaves the audience back with many questions. With Linnemann and the Green Federal Chairman Omid Nouripour, the confrontation is taken to the extreme!

It seems that the Union could hit the nerve of voters with this targeted choice of the candidate for chancellor. The political cards are mixed up and the fight for the favor of voters has just just started!

"Maischberger" - an exciting format that captures the political currents of our time and keeps the audience up to date on what really happens in Berlin. For everyone who is looking for clarity during this period of uncertainties!