Debatte um Merz: Die Erklärung der CDU-Ministerpräsidenten im Wortlaut

Berlin – Eight CDU Minister Presidents have expressed their views in response to the debate surrounding Chancellor Friedrich Merz's political future. The Deutsche Presse-Agentur has documented the full text of their statement verbatim: "The political landscape of Germany now demands stability above all else. In this situation, the unity, vigor, and clear direction of German Christian democracy are crucial.

With the upcoming elections in Saxony-Anhalt and the forthcoming elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin looming, we stand united for three core beliefs: Firstly, our nation will always require a stable and capable federal government with its own majority in the Bundestag. The CDU has, since its founding, been the staunch advocate for Germany's success model of coalition democracy.

In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Poland, Italy, Spain, and Greece, as well as the presidential elections in France, the outcome remains uncertain. Therefore, a stable and robust Germany within a united Europe will be more important than ever. Secondly, the CDU Deutschland is prepared to collaborate with all democratic forces.

Thirdly, the path towards regaining public trust in the Christian democracy lies through listening and political action, not through personal disputes. Germany requires reliability and decisive action. Confidence will be restored when politics addresses the issues and concerns of everyday citizens. This is the firm conviction of the CDU Minister Presidents, and it is the shared responsibility of all Christian Democrats for our country.

The people can trust that we will tackle their problems. As Minister Presidents, we will together with the Federal Chancellor strive for this goal."