Hendrik Wüst calls for CDU unity ahead of Saxony-Anhalt elections

North Rhine-Westphalia Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst (CDU) has called for party unity ahead of the upcoming elections in Saxony-Anhalt. Speaking in Düsseldorf, Wüst emphasized that unity is essential for the CDU, particularly as the AfD maintains strong positions in recent polls.

Wüst expressed confidence that the election results will differ from current polling, suggesting that the AfD's top candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, was ‘disenchanted’ during a televised debate. While Wüst did not explicitly state whether the CDU would maintain its policy of refusing cooperation with the AfD or Die Linke, he noted that the party's resolutions are known.

Additionally, Wüst voiced his support for CDU leader Friedrich Merz, defending the federal government's efforts to address national challenges despite fluctuations in public sentiment. He highlighted ongoing work regarding tax and pension reforms and the impact of the special federal fund.