Russia sanctions: criticism from the CDU of Kretschmer's attack

The vice-president of the German Conservative Party, along with other conservative elected representatives, criticise Germany's and other European countries' refusal to relax sanctions against Moscow. Several CDU emissaries recalled that the statements did not reflect the party's position.

In the CDU, a flank on which it has been quiet so far is bubbling: foreign policy. There are increasingly opposing attitudes in dealing with Russia, Turkey and the USA.

With reference to the Trump administration, Saxony's Prime Minister Kretschmer calls for Germany to turn away from the Russian sanctions. CDU foreign politician Kiesewetter urges his party not to repeat the old mistakes of Moscow-friendly politics.

According to the demands of deputy CDU leader Kretschmer for a relaxation of the sanctions, an open debate about the future dealings with Russia is opening up in the Union. The Greens demand an intervention by party leader Merz.

Michael Kretschmer wants to discuss the sanctions against Russia. Foreign policyers of the CDU are against a debate. The Greens demand: Friedrich Merz should speak.

As long as Russia's war against Ukraine has not ended, there is no reason to withdraw from the sanction system, says the CDU politician. He could play a role in the new cabinet.