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Thomas Heilmann Re-Elected as Klimaunion Chairman with Strong Support

Heilmann secures 91.3% of votes, reaffirming his leadership as Klimaunion pushes for effective climate policies within the CDU and CSU.

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Overview

  • Thomas Heilmann was re-elected as chairman of the Klimaunion with 91.3% of the votes during the organization's federal board election in Mannheim on May 25, 2025.
  • Wiebke Winter, a member of the CDU federal board, was confirmed as deputy chair with 95.7% of the votes.
  • Heilmann emphasized the need for robust climate policies in Germany, including the defense of the European emissions trading system under a potential CDU-led government.
  • The Klimaunion, founded in 2021, has over 1,000 members and continues to influence the CDU and CSU’s approach to achieving climate neutrality.
  • Heilmann, a former Bundestag member, gained national attention in 2023 for successfully challenging the federal government's accelerated heating law in court.