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Auftritt vor Parteinachwuchs: Merz warnt SPD und Grüne vor Gesprächen mit der Linken

„Hört auf damit, diesen Weg zu gehen“: Friedrich Merz warnt SPD und Grüne vor einer Zusammenarbeit mit der Linken in Berlin. Beim Deutschlandtag der Jungen Union zieht er eine klare Grenze

Auftritt vor Parteinachwuchs: Merz warnt SPD und Grüne vor Gesprächen mit der Linken

Bonn – Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz strongly cautioned the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Green Party against engaging in dialogue with left-wing politicians in Berlin. During an address at the Junge Union's (Young Union) Germany Day in Bonn, Merz urged the delegates to halt such conversations, applauding their enthusiasm.

The CDU chancellor pledged to combat the left, emphasizing the party's opposition to any attempt to challenge Israel's right to exist. He firmly stated that antisemitism has no place in Germany and that his party must reinvent itself to maintain its status as a strong people's party. Merz highlighted the need for Germany to redefine itself amid declining party poll numbers.

He underscored that the essence of Germany remains robust and expressed his wish for future generations to take pride in their nation. Merz's authority within the party has significantly diminished following a series of setbacks in state elections, as well as poor party survey ratings. Unlike last year's Junge Union conference, where he received applause, this year's audience repeatedly cheered him on.

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