Eight CDU state premiers voiced support for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The joint statement came after the election in Saxony-Anhalt and amid growing debate about his political future. Merz also convened a meeting of the CDU leadership in Berlin. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗
According to German media, support from the regions is meant to ease speculation about a possible change of chancellor. However, the letter did not directly name Merz, which raised doubts within the ranks of social democracy. A government spokesperson denied reports that the statement of support was initiated at the chancellery's request.
The chairman of the Union's parliamentary group reiterated his unequivocal support for Friedrich Merz and called him an unremovable chancellor even after the state elections. The CDU's secretary general also stated that the party can only lead the country through the current difficult period if it stands behind its chairman.
Political pressure continues, however, due to unfavorable polls. In one poll, the CDU/CSU union fell to 20 percent, while the Alternative for Germany gained 27 percent. Another poll for the first time put AfD support at 30 percent, putting it ahead of the CDU/CSU. According to one survey, Merz's personal popularity fell to ten percent. denik.cz ↗
Part of the political crisis is also criticism over unfulfilled government announcements. The chancellor also promised measures to ease record fuel prices, but has not yet announced a concrete plan. Further discussion of the CDU's direction is to take place in Berlin.
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