As the second candidate for the CDU presidency at the party, Friedrich Merz, has the meaning of the Christian Democrats as a strong people’s party summoned, is threatened. Many observers, Merz for the favorites.
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Merz: “We need a change of strategy”
“We live in a time of upheaval and deep change,” said Friedrich Merz, in his speech. He praised in particular the performance of the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, as the outgoing CDU-Boss. You have achieved many successes. “And yet, the people losing parties continuously to consent,” said Merz, who went down quickly to the increased Vote for the AfD and the collection of the right party in the parliaments. “This condition is simply unbearable for me. He is not only a danger to our Majority in the middle, he’s a danger to the stability of our country. We need a change in strategy,” said Merz. He complained to some anyone the good will, the AfD lost voters back, said Merz. “But it does not manage us.”
“We must take clear positions”
Many citizens have lost confidence in the state. “You have evening anxiety. Older stay at home,” said Merz. “We must take clear positions.
Without clear positions, we get no better election results, dear friends,” said Merz, with a view to the losses of the Union. He announced with a view to the European elections and regional elections in Germany, a vigorous fight against populism and right-wing extremism. “You can inspire people on the outside only, if you are enthusiastic about the people.”
The kick-off of the candidate, the CDU General Secretary Annegret Kramp had made talk-karrenbauer. According to Merz, the Federal Minister of health, Jens Spahn takes the floor. The course and the choice you can follow in our Live Ticker.
ml/uh (dpa, phoenix)