Merz demands political center: CDU wants stable majorities in Brandenburg

Merz demands political center: CDU wants stable majorities in Brandenburg

Friedrich Merz, the chairman of the CDU, has contacted the voters in Brandenburg in a clear appeal to support the strengthening of the political center. At a time when the AfD and the Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) alliance have gained approval in Saxony and Thuringia, Merz is concerned about the growing political radicalization. "Our goal is to sensitize the voters in Brandenburg," said Merz in an interview in Berlin. He demanded that the citizens should observe exactly what is happening in neighboring countries and recognize the need for clear majorities in the political center.

The SPD continues to hold the prime minister in Brandenburg with Dietmar Woidke, but Merz cannot deny the party's responsibility regarding stable political conditions. Despite the good survey values ​​for the AfD, which is around 24 percent and the BSW with 17 percent, it is essential for Merz that the political center remains strong. Surveys are currently showing the SPD 20 percent and the CDU at 19 percent. Here it is time to activate the voters and move them to strengthen federal politics.

The challenges of the CDU

When asked about the current situation within the CDU, especially considering the discussions with the BSW and possibly the left party, Merz looked calm. He pointed out that there was no tear test within the party, which the media often exaggerated. Merz emphasized the unity within the Presidium and the Federal Executive Board: "We are very clear and united in these questions." This agreement is important to remain able to act and to assert a clear position in the political landscape.

Nonetheless, the CDU boss admitted that there are concerns about developments in Saxony and Thuringia in the West German national associations. "We have to endure that as a CDU," said Merz, asking not to give uninvited advice from the "West German comfort zone". The situation in the eastern federal states is unique and must be handled independently by the parties there.

an unknown size: The alliance Sahra Wagenknecht

Merz also expressed that the BSW is a “largely unknown size” for the CDU. With the latest election results, the newly elected MPs move into the spotlight, and the question remains whether they are able to participate in stable government formation. "The political protagonists have to decide on site, and not in Berlin," explained Merz. The talks on government formation could extend over several weeks, and concrete coalitions still seem far away.

Merz considered it unlikely that Sahra Wagenknecht will play a role in state politics. He believes that they "do not immerse themselves in the lowlands of state politics" because it was "always on a large altitude". In his look at the political landscape, he emphasized that cooperation with the AfD is categorically excluded, a clear reference to the CDU line in relation to extreme political positions.