Germany's Merz Plans High-Stakes Party Meeting After Sunday's State Polls
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Germany's Merz plans high-stakes party meeting after Sunday's state polls
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans an executive committee meeting of his centre-right CDU on Sunday, straight after two state elections are held, to seek assurances he has his party's continued support.
According to reports, Merz wants to consult with the innermost CDU leadership circle on Sunday evening, including the prime ministers. They would theoretically have the power to move the chancellor to retreat, and they could, of course, also provide him with important backing.
Before the elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin, the pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz is growing. For Sunday evening, he invited the CDU Bureau. While Foreign Minister Wadephul signals support, there is already speculation about possible successors – „Bild-Reporter Nikolaus Harbusch classified.
The elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are considered a probationary test for the chancellor. The CDU board could swear on Sunday.
Under the impression of alarming polls, Chancellor Merz promises discharges just before the elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin due to the high fuel prices. But planning for a tough election evening is also underway.
Chancellor Merz is increasingly under pressure. His popularity values are falling, and the entire CDU is losing its approval. Now, an invitation to Berlin suggests that a clear reaction of the party should follow after the elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
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