The Social Democratic Party (SPD) continues its poll decline, while the Christian Union (CDU/CSU) strengthens its lead and the Greens consolidate as the second force. In the latest poll by the Forsa Institute on behalf of RTL and ntv TV stations, CDU/CSU lead with 27% (+1), followed by the Greens unchanged with 24%, while the […]
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Germany-CDU MP: Burbock’s criticism of Turkey ‘wasn’t helpful’
CDU MP and foreign affairs expert Johan Vadeful criticized the behavior of German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) during her visits to Turkey and Greece. Burbock’s public criticism of Turkey from Athens “was not helpful,” the CDU/CSU parliamentary group vice-chairman said, according to Welt. “We need both countries permanently as partners – not only, but […]
Germany: ‘Ice’ CDU on its executive proposal for negotiations with Russia
CDU general secretary Mario Tzatza rejected Saxon Prime Minister Michael Kretzmer’s call for negotiations with Russia and a “freeze” of the war in Ukraine, according to Spiegel. “Michael Kretschmer’s statements do not reflect the position of the CDU majority,” Czaja told Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND). “We don’t get the impression that Vladimir Putin wants to negotiate […]
Germany-poll: The CDU-CSU and the Greens still ahead of the SPD
The CDU/CSU and the Greens leave the SPD well behind in voter preference. In Sunday’s trend survey conducted by polling institute Insa for the “Bild am Sonntag” newspaper, the CDU and CSU reach 27% – one percentage point more than last week. The situation is very different for the coalition parties with traffic lights: The […]
Germany: CDU/CSU lead maintained, SPD below 20%
A further shrinking of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Liberal Party (FDP) and stagnation for the Greens shows a new poll, on behalf of the BILD newspaper. The Christian Union (CDU/CSU) with 28% (+1) continues to strengthen and widen its gap with the SPD, which once again falls below 20%. With a loss […]
Germany-Poll: CDU further widens lead over Greens and SPD
According to a new poll, the CDU/CSU widens its lead over the ruling Greens and Social Democrats. If federal elections had been held this Sunday, the CDU and CSU would have reached 28%, according to the “Sonntagstrend” survey for the “Bild am Sonntag” newspaper. This is one percentage point more than last week. The SPD […]
Germany: CDU leader Fr. Mertz expresses support for Greece – Condemns Turkey’s aggressive tones
Friedrich Mertz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Germany, expressed his support for Greece in the face of the Turkish escalation of tension. “It must be clear that we stand on the side of Greece and that we are working together with Greece to resolve these disputes,” Mr Mertz told a […]
Handelsblatt: CDU could work with AfD in Thuringia
In Thuringia, another effort is underway to work with the AfD. The CDU introduced a bill there in which the red-red-green minority government (SPD, Linke, Greens) does not want to agree. However, support comes from the opposition AfD and FDP factions. The majority of the three parties will vote together for the first time on […]
Germany: CDU / CSU lead), SPD losses record poll
A significant lead of the Christian Union (CDU / CSU) shows a new poll, with the biggest losses being recorded for the Social Democratic Party (SPD). The majority of respondents express dissatisfaction with the work of the government, while the most popular government ministers belong to the Green party. According to the DeutechlandTrend survey of […]
North Rhine-Westphalia: CDU Greens winners, SPD lost, ‘disaster’ for FDP
The center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Greens are the winners of the elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state. Big losers on the other hand are the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) and especially the centrist Free Democratic Party (FDP). Polls in recent days have predicted a derby in North Rhine-Westphalia, […]