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New Center-Right Party Formed in Germany

David Boos November 24, 2022

A new center-right party, the Bündnis Deutschland (BD), was founded by 50 ex-members of other German parties. The BD aims to be the voice of the neglected middle class, but the media has already framed it as right-wing.

Court Rules Berlin Election Needs to Be Repeated

David Boos November 18, 2022

Fourteen months after the chaotic elections in Berlin, the constitutional court ruled the entire election invalid. New elections must now be held within 90 days.

Germany: CDU Politician Opposes AfD Exclusion

Robert Semonsen October 31, 2022

The statement, spoken by a prominent member of the Thuringian state parliament for the CDU, come as polls have indicated the AfD is the most popular party in the state.

Boris Palmer, Sahra Wagenknecht, and Hans-Georg Maassen: A Tale of Three German Politicians

Sharon K. Higby October 23, 2022

These three politicians may not belong to AfD, but their turn toward conservative principles allies them with the Right in common sense and civic discourse.

German Fertilizer Factory Halts Production Over Energy Prices

David Boos September 6, 2022

One of Germany’s largest nitrogen plants, responsible for producing fertilizer and AdBlue supplements for trucks, has halted production, putting crops and supply chains at severe risk.

Christian Democrats and Greens Win State Elections in Germany

David Boos May 20, 2022

After losing several German states to the Social-Democrats, the Christian-Democrats of the CDU have won two elections within 8 days. But the real winners are the Green party, who have established themselves as unquestioned kingmakers.

Upcoming German Presidential Election Promises to be More of the Same

David Boos February 12, 2022

The president of Germany primarily has a representative function, but the gravitas of the office lends importance to his statements. With 4 out of the 6 parties in Parliament endorsing Frank-Walter Steinmeier for another term, the election might just turn into a show of vanities.

Germany: Friedrich Merz Elected New Chairman of Merkel’s CDU, Seeks Party’s Rebranding

Tristan Vanheuckelom January 25, 2022

It is unclear exactly how Merz will pivot from the CDU’s former centrism and remain distinct from rightist-populist competitor AfD.

CDU Stands Behind Re-election of Current President

Tristan Vanheuckelom January 6, 2022

Steinmeier (65), a member of the rightwing camp within the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has had a long, distinguished career. Before becoming president, he served twice as Angela Merkel’s foreign minister. Her predecessor, Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, had picked him as his chief of staff.

Merkel the Fiscal Bureaucrat

Sven R. Larson December 8, 2021

Angela Merkel did put in place a mechanism to strengthen German government finances. However, there was a price to be paid for this achievement, namely a slowly but steadily rising burden on German taxpayers.

Tag: CDU

New Center-Right Party Formed in Germany

Court Rules Berlin Election Needs to Be Repeated

Germany: CDU Politician Opposes AfD Exclusion

Boris Palmer, Sahra Wagenknecht, and Hans-Georg Maassen: A Tale of Three German Politicians

German Fertilizer Factory Halts Production Over Energy Prices

Christian Democrats and Greens Win State Elections in Germany

Upcoming German Presidential Election Promises to be More of the Same

Germany: Friedrich Merz Elected New Chairman of Merkel’s CDU, Seeks Party’s Rebranding

CDU Stands Behind Re-election of Current President

Merkel the Fiscal Bureaucrat

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