Treffen der Kreisvorsitzenden: Alarmstufe „dunkelrot“: Kanzler trifft auf verärgerte Basis
Die CDU-Basis macht die Bundespolitik für die tiefe Krise der Partei verantwortlich. Bei einer Konferenz in Berlin prallen nun beide Seiten aufeinander. Für den Kanzler dürfte es ungemütlich werden.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz is meeting with his party's district leaders in Berlin, amid widespread frustration and dissatisfaction with federal policies. The atmosphere is described as "dunkelrot" or "darker red" by CDU district leader Désirée Schrade from Frankfurt (Oder), highlighting the gravity of the situation. Many district leaders have expressed their anger beforehand, with some even threatening to leave the party.
The CDU faces historic crises, including the loss of power in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, being overtaken by the AfD nationally, and low approval ratings for Merz. The main demands from district leaders are for the party leadership to listen, stop focusing on themselves, and make decisions that affect citizens. Some even suggest Merz should step down.
The meeting comes at a critical time, with demands for increased involvement of the grassroots in decision-making processes and calls for a separation between the party's leadership and the chancellorship.
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