"This is exactly that one percent growth that gives us this leeway," said Merz. #Strompreise #FriedrichMerz #BärbelBas (translated)
"This is exactly that one percent growth that gives us this leeway," said Merz. #Strompreise #FriedrichMerz #BärbelBas (translated)
CDU leader Friedrich Merz announced in Berlin that he would reduce electricity prices for all households by lowering the electricity tax to the European minimum level, and he also responded to the resignation of Labor Minister Bärbel Bas as well as the discussions about a possible coalition with the Left in Berlin. #Strompreise #FriedrichMerz #BärbelBas (translated)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz comments in a livestream on the future of the government in light of poor election results and internal changes within the SPD. #FriedrichMerz #Landtagswahlen #SPD (translated)

The author wrote that Friedrich Merz stands firmly by Ukraine, but he has never been as loyal to the Germans. While pensions are uncertain, clinics are under pressure, and the German economy is dependent on support, billions will flow to Kyiv. Merz cannot govern Germany; he wants Ukraine, the author added. https://t.co/HomAnmJDPj #Ukraine #FriedrichMerz #Deutschland #UA #DE (translated)
From Baden-Württemberg, he has to hear from Cem Özdemir that for him "the hourglass" is now running. #FriedrichMerz #CDU #Erbschaftsteuer (translated)
Friedrich Merz is facing the challenge of addressing the demands for a fresh start within the CDU following the party retreat, while the Federal Constitutional Court is deliberating on the fairness of inheritance tax and New York serves as an example of a leftist city government. #FriedrichMerz #CDU #Erbschaftsteuer (translated)

Nine CDU state ministers have demanded in a letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz to scrap the planned sugar tax on sugary drinks, arguing that it contradicts the coalition agreement and provides no health benefits. #Zuckersteuer #CDU #FriedrichMerz (translated)
Friedrich Merz, as Chancellor and CDU leader, is under massive pressure and meets with the presidency of his party at the CDU headquarters to discuss a change of course and clear positions against the AfD, while at the same time the causes of the recent election defeats are to be analyzed. #CDU #FriedrichMerz #Politik (translated)
Horst Seehofer sharply criticizes Friedrich Merz for breaking election promises and accuses him of a massive loss of credibility while the CDU is looking for solutions to its current problems. #FriedrichMerz #CDU #HorstSeehofer (translated)

"I believe that the Union, if it wants to become a people's party again, must significantly care for the people who earn below average, as their living reality is in this country." #CDU #FriedrichMerz #Landtagswahl (translated)
And Merz? He has been trying for some time with optimism, after all, he believes there is also so much positive in this country. #CDU #FriedrichMerz #Landtagswahl (translated)
The mood in the CDU is tense in light of the poor election results and declining poll numbers, while Chancellor Merz faces the challenge of repositioning the party at the retreat and setting clear boundaries for cooperation with the AfD. #CDU #FriedrichMerz #Landtagswahl (translated)

Horst Seehofer criticizes in an interview with BILD the policy of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, warns of a massive loss of trust, and demands a drastic course correction, while he denounces the party for a lack of awareness of the citizens' realities and the growing social challenges. #Politik #HorstSeehofer #FriedrichMerz (translated)
"In North Rhine-Westphalia, the CDU is certainly still a people's party. If we do not learn at the federal level, the decline will continue unabated," Radtke told the "Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger," referring to the black-green state government in Düsseldorf. #CDU #FriedrichMerz #Wahlen (translated)
"We have been silent for two or three years, that can no longer continue. The approach of 'CDU pure' has failed," says CDU Vice Karin Prien to the news agency Reuters, referring to the so-called Merz-CDU, which dominated the election campaign and the first year of the black-red federal government with its course. #CDU #FriedrichMerz #Wahlen (translated)
When Hesse's Prime Minister Boris Rhein recently demanded with regard to the retreat that the CDU must "become more conservative," many people's patience snapped. #CDU #FriedrichMerz #Wahlen (translated)
Friedrich Merz faces the challenge of finding a unified line during the CDU's presidential retreat in a party that is increasingly disintegrating due to catastrophic election results and internal faction disputes. #CDU #FriedrichMerz #Wahlen (translated)

The author wrote that Friedrich Merz has caused significant damage to the CDU through his stubbornness as well as political, human, and strategic incompetence. Most party members are not yet aware of the extent of this. In a few years, the CDU will discuss whether… #CDU #Politik #FriedrichMerz #DE (translated)
The man does not want to harm the country, but rather wants to serve and benefit the country. And apparently, Gauck can explain Merz better than Merz can explain himself: "The man does not want to harm the country, but rather wants to serve and benefit the country," said Gauck. #FriedrichMerz #CDU #Erbschaftsteuer (translated)
Friedrich Merz must present his strategy for revitalizing the party at a crisis meeting of the CDU this weekend, while discussions are also taking place about the challenges of inheritance tax and the Youth Word of the Year. #FriedrichMerz #CDU #Erbschaftsteuer (translated)
