Thomas Diener Leaves CDUplus Faction Amid AfD Membership Talks

Thomas Diener announced his resignation from the CDUplus faction in the district council of Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, ending a pending exclusion procedure. The move follows his earlier departure from the state‑level CDU faction and reports that he has been in talks about joining the AfD's parliamentary group. The CDUplus faction cited a mismatch between Diener's political development and its core principles, prompting the exclusion process which became moot after his exit. No comment was made on whether Diener will retain his position as district council president.

The development reflects ongoing tensions within Germany's centre‑right parties, as members contemplate shifts toward the far‑right AfD.