Friedrich Merz Rejects Gender Parity in Potential Cabinet

Merz argues against a 50/50 gender split in government, citing past appointments as problematic.

Friedrich Merz, CDU leader and Chancellor candidate, opposes mandatory gender parity in a future cabinet.
He criticized previous gender-balanced appointments, specifically mentioning former Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht.
Merz believes forced parity led to significant misappointments and does not benefit women.
Despite his stance, Merz emphasizes efforts to elevate women within the CDU and future government roles.
Merz shows openness to collaborating with certain Green Party members, highlighting potential alliances post-election.