Two days after the state election: Power test in the CDU – Schulze prevails
The CDU is reorganizing itself after its defeat in the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt. There is a showdown vote in the parliamentary group, Prime Minister Schulze takes on a new role.
Sven Schulze has been elected as the leader of the CDU opposition in Saxony-Anhalt, defeating Guido Heuer with 8-7 votes. Schulze, who was previously the Minister-President, aims to lead the party in opposition, stating they will perform "very good opposition work". The CDU suffered a significant loss in the recent state election, securing 17.2% of votes, while the AfD emerged as the strongest party with 43.8%.
Schulze has ruled out any potential cooperation with the AfD, and a power struggle within the party has emerged, with Sepp Müller, a CDU MP, challenging Schulze for the state party leadership.
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