The CDU is currently discussing whether the successor to Frank-Walter Steinmeier as Federal President should actually be filled by a woman, after many Christian Democrats question this assumption. #Bundespräsidentin #CDU #Frauenrechte (translated)
Actu Foot indicated that Declan Rice finished 15th in the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The account estimated that the English midfielder had established himself among the best in the world the previous season and had been a key player in Arsenal's historic season, marked by a Premier League title, the first since 2003/2004, and a victory in the Community Shield. It also recalled that the Gunners had been one penalty shootout away from the European title and that Rice had finished third in the World Cup, before asking if he would have deserved a better ranking. #BallonDor #DeclanRice #Arsenal (translated)
Josef Duchač, the first Minister-President of Thuringia after reunification, has passed away at the age of 88. #Thüringen #CDU #Wiedervereinigung (translated)
Media Parisien presented Ousmane Dembélé as the best player in Ligue 1 this season and awarded him five titles: the Champions League, the European Supercup, Ligue 1, the Intercontinental Cup, and the Trophée des champions. The media reported that he scored eight goals and provided two assists in 13 Champions League matches, as well as six goals and two assists in eight World Cup matches. Media Parisien also detailed his goals by opponent: one against Leverkusen, one against Chelsea, two against Liverpool, three against Bayern Munich, and one against Arsenal. In the national team, the media credited him with one goal against Iraq, three against Norway, one against Morocco, and one against England. #Ligue1 #ChampionsLeague #OusmaneDembele (translated)
The controversial advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu, Srulik Einhorn, is the focus of Israeli investigations due to his connections to the CDU and his work for right-wing nationalist politicians in Europe. #Netanyahu #CDU #Israel (translated)
The coalition GenZregelt is calling for nationwide demonstrations in Germany on October 31st. The CDU threatens with bans on demonstrations, the police do not want to show mercy, and the JU Berlin is considering a deployment of the Bundeswehr domestically. Sounds very much like a lack of understanding of democracy and extremism. Strange. (translated)
The guest contribution by Peter Graf Kielmansegg discusses the threats to political functionality in Germany, especially due to the rise of the AfD, and emphasizes the necessity for the government and the CDU to improve the situation through changes in communication methods and reforms. #Deutschland #AfD #Politik (translated)
The Cdr of La Stampa expresses strong concern about the incitement to hatred on social media against journalists, following recent demonstrations in Italy, and condemns the obstruction of access to journalists during a congress in Milan, reiterating the importance of protecting free and independent information. #LibertàDiStampa #Giornalismo #Solidarietà (translated)
The author wrote that turnout in the Serbian vote was almost certain to reach 70%, five points above SNS’s projections for a “clear victory,” and said the election would be tight. https://t.co/cDsJxCBUUr #Srbija #izbori #demokratija #RS (translated)
The election of the Prime Minister in Saxony-Anhalt will be a test for the Chancellor, as Friedrich Merz is making clear statements regarding the AfD, and the Chancellor is faced with the decision of whether to intervene or wait. #CDU #SachsenAnhalt #FriedrichMerz (translated)
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and CSU leader Markus Söder are trying to maintain the impression of unity regarding urgently needed reforms within the coalition partner SPD at the CSU party conference in Munich, despite internal disagreements and the looming presidential candidacy of Manuela Schwesig (SPD). #Koalition #Schwesig #CDU (translated)
The author asked by what standard someone is considered far-right. He wrote that he had belonged to the CDU for decades and continues to represent liberal and democratic values. These can no longer be found in the CDU, which is why he is now a member of the AfD. #Rechtsextremismus #AfD #Politik #DE (translated)
The author claimed that Roche had put all investments in Germany on hold due to the policies of the CDU and SPD. The pharmaceutical company had also lost trust in the economy under Friedrich Merz. The author asked what else needed to happen before there would be new elections. #Neuwahlen #Politik #Wirtschaft #DE (translated)
A CDU that extends a hand to right-wing extremists, makes life difficult for poor people, and a private jet chancellor who regularly insults his citizens as lazy or as problems in the cityscape, one shouldn’t actually be surprised. (translated)
Marc Henrichmann, the chairman of the Parliamentary Control Body, remains calm despite the increasing challenges from international threats and sensitive security incidents in Germany, and advocates for a reform of the intelligence services that must go hand in hand with stronger oversight. #Bundestag #CDU #BND (translated)
After all, the youth organization of the former GDR bloc party CDU *only* wants to call the Bundeswehr to help against demonstrators and not, for example, Putin's tanks. In 1953, the last time soldiers were deployed against demonstrators in Germany, they were still Soviet. (translated)
The writer stated that during the week, they had hosted a meeting with the ministers of migration from the Nordic countries. According to the writer, the ministers discussed support for Ukraine, cooperation regarding the expulsion of criminals, and the possibility of limiting Russian citizens' travel to the Nordics. https://t.co/cDL8l01fOO #Migrationspolitik #NordiskaLänder #Ukraina #SE #FI #NO #DK #IS #UA #RU (translated)
"Since 5:45 AM, they are now retaliating!" — Adolf H. (NSDAP), who invented an attack by Poland. "We will respond with all the severity of the rule of law." — Manuel H. (CDU), who has already invented a "violent mob" of German students in advance. (translated)
A CDU minister, considered moderate, describes the Left as totalitarian because they want to socialize areas concerning basic needs like housing. It must be noted that the Union has now landed in delusion and no longer has an objective view of reality. (translated)
The CDU is currently faced with four strategic problems that illustrate its impending downfall as a once proud people’s party. #CDU #Politik #Deutschland (translated)
