CDU in Saxony-Anhalt: Müller goes on the offensive after Merz criticism
Sepp Müller wants to reorganize the CDU Saxony-Anhalt – with a clear stance against extremes. How he responds to Merz's criticism, and why he is now running for the state chairmanship.
Sepp Müller, deputy leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has announced his candidacy for the leadership of the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt, following a poor election result for the party in the state. The CDU suffered a significant loss, dropping from 37.1% in 2021 to 17.2%, and Müller aims to restore the party's credibility by taking a clear stance against extremist views on both the left and right.
Current leader Sven Schulze has announced a new election for the party leadership at the end of November or beginning of December and stated that he does not plan to run again. Müller's candidacy comes after he was publicly criticized by CDU federal leader Friedrich Merz.
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