Herbert Grönemeyer Blocks CDU from Using Hit Song in Campaign

The German musician has prohibited the use of his song 'Zeit, dass sich was dreht' by the CDU for political purposes.

Herbert Grönemeyer, a renowned musician, has taken legal steps to prevent the CDU from using his song in their campaign for Friedrich Merz.
The incident occurred when the Junge Union played the song during an event introducing Merz as a candidate for Chancellor.
Grönemeyer's legal representative has demanded that the CDU cease using the song and remove any online content featuring it.
The song, originally released in 2006, was recently reinterpreted with rapper $oho Bani and gained popularity during the European Championship.
Rapper $oho Bani also expressed opposition to the song's use in political contexts involving Merz.