CDU, în afara Parlamentului pentru prima dată după 1945. Planul lui Merz după înfrângerea istorică • Newsweek România

Friedrich Merz faces a significant challenge after CDU's historic electoral defeat in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, failing to meet the 5% threshold. The AfD party gained a substantial victory, complicating CDU's position. Merz plans to hold discussions with party leadership to address the electoral disaster and maintain his leadership role. Despite the setbacks, he aims to continue economic reforms amidst rising public dissatisfaction and internal party tensions. The AfD's increasing popularity poses a threat to CDU, as they approach 30% in national polls. Merz's political survival hinges on regaining conservative voters and sustaining the coalition with SPD, which is also facing electoral challenges.