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Germany's Governing CDU Seeks Reforms at Party Conference

Summary by Deutsche Welle
Germany is grappling with social reforms and so are the Christian Democrats (CDU). Their party conference will focus on welfare policy and state elections, as former Chancellor Angela Merkel makes a long-awaited return.

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Lean Right

In terms of content, the CDU has broken away from the Merkel era, but that didn't do much in the voter's favour. With the chancellor at the top, the party achieved better polling and election results.

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Lean Left

CDU boss Friedrich Merz has always criticized the liberal course of his predecessor Angela Merkel. However, a majority of Germans want exactly this back.

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Center

With a mid-course à la Angela Merkel, according to a new Forsa survey, the CDU would be more successful for the star than for the conservative orientation of Friedrich Merz.For the first time since her reign, old chancellor Angela Merkel wants to take part in a CDU party day on Friday of this week. A speech is not planned, but she actually forces her successor Friedrich Merz to express herself to her in his party speech. Observers will register …

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stern.de broke the news in Germany on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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