Christian Democratic Union (CDU)

AfD surge, internal strife and election polls

160 clusters · 410 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: AfD leads polls in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ahead of state election

The AfD continues to experience significant political shifts and internal friction. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party’s state association hired a right-wing activist with ties to the Identitarian Movement to manage its website

Germany: Merz faces legitimacy crisis and AfD surge

173 clusters · 1164 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Germany plans 10 billion euro tax relief starting 2027

The legitimacy crisis facing Chancellor Friedrich Merz intensified in August 2026, marked by historic low approval ratings and internal CDU friction. Following the September 6 Saxony-Anhalt state election, the CDU suffer

AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt sparks political tension

77 clusters · 576 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Philipp Amthor debates AfD election victory in Saxony-Anhalt

The AfD has secured a historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, winning approximately 44% of the vote and 39 seats. While falling just three seats short of an absolute majority, the result marks the strongest

Germany health minister appointment and reform push

8 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Health studies and German cabinet changes

In late July 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffled his cabinet, naming Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s general secretary and a doctoral economist, as Federal Health Minister, replacing Nina Warken. Linnemann inherited

German debate over Basic Law sexual identity protection

5 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Berlin protests erupt over closure of Russian House

German political leaders continue to debate a proposal to amend Article 3 of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) to include explicit protection against discrimination based on sexual identity. This debate intensified following a

Berlin Abgeordnetenhaus election polling

8 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Berlin election 2026: Small parties face visibility challenges

As the September 20, 2026, Berlin Abgeordnetenhaus election approaches, polling continues to show an exceptionally tight race. While Die Linke, led by Elif Eralp, has previously held a lead of up to 22 percent based on h

Berlin 2026 state election: advertising and administrative T

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Berlin election preparations face administrative and political tensions

In mid‑July 2026, Berlin’s election authority eased advertising restrictions, allowing political messages on commercial billboards at any time and permitting parties to hang campaign signs on streetlights from early Augu

German transport minister appointment

3 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Steffen Bilger appointed as Germany's Federal Minister of Transport

In late July 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz offered the Federal Ministry of Transport to CDU Bundestag member Fritz Güntler. Güntler accepted but withdrew a few hours before the planned announcement, citing a lack of ex

EU response to Russian disinformation

9 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Germany utilizes AI tools to combat disinformation and simplify election programs

By early August 2026, German authorities identified a significant Russian-directed disinformation effort dubbed “Operation Matrjoschka” (also referred to as “Operation Overload”), targeting the upcoming September state e

Sven Schulze political campaign challenges

3 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Sven Schulze faces criticism after canceling media appearances

Saxony-Anhalt Minister-President Sven Schulze (CDU) has faced significant political challenges ahead of the September state elections. Schulze, who assumed the state chancellery from Reiner Haseloff in January 2026, has

German CDU political campaigning and competition

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: CDU secures most municipal chairmanships in Brandenburg

Political activity involving the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has focused on regional election preparations and competition with the Alternative for Germany (AfD). In Berlin, medical student Büsra Karadag was nomina

CDU/CSU faction leadership and management reshuffle

4 clusters · 66 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Unionsfraktion leadership reshuffle: Dos Santos-Wintz and Bouffier proposed

Following the resignation of Jens Spahn, Thorsten Frei was elected as the new CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader on 30 July, receiving 91.9% of the votes. During his election, Frei urged members not to focus excessively