Politics ❯Political Parties ❯CDU

Leadership

Friedrich Merz Carsten Linnemann Jens Spahn Julia Klöckner Manuel Hagel Michael Kretschmer Elections Kai Wegner Mario Voigt Hendrik Wüst

CDU Rules Out AfD Deals in Saxony-Anhalt as Haseloff Backs Schulze

Party leaders cite the CDU’s incompatibility rule to close the door on cooperation ahead of the 2026 state vote.

CDU in Sachsen-Anhalt Endorses Sven Schulze as Lead Candidate After Haseloff’s Departure

Union Split Threatens Two-Thirds Majority for Constitutional Court Vote

Klöckner Bars Rainbow Flag, Bans Queer Network at Bundestag on Christopher Street Day

Germany’s Foreign Minister Backs Israel’s Strike on Iran and Retains Right to Criticize Gaza Operations

Parliament President Klöckner Ejects Left MP Over ‘Palestine’ Shirt

Germany’s CDU Proposes Tax-Exempt ‘Aktivrente’ as Work Culture and CO2 Pricing Divide Leaders

Hendrik Streeck Set to Become Germany’s New Narcotics Commissioner

German Leaders Clash Over Nord Stream Reactivation and Russian Gas Imports

Cem Özdemir Secures Green Party Nomination for Baden-Württemberg’s 2026 Election

Henning Otte Elected as New Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces

Manuel Hagel Secures CDU Nomination for Baden-Württemberg Minister-President Bid

Henning Otte Nominated as Next Bundestag Armed Forces Commissioner

Johannes Steiniger Elected Chair of CDU Rheinland-Pfalz Bundestag Delegation

Karin Prien Assumes Role as Germany’s New Federal Minister for Family and Education

Friedrich Merz Elected German Chancellor After Second Vote

Friedrich Merz Faces Second Vote After Failing First Chancellorship Ballot

Friedrich Merz Fails to Secure Majority in First Historic Chancellor Vote

Angela Merkel Reflects on Leadership and Endorses Friedrich Merz’s Enthusiasm Ahead of Transition

CDU and CSU Finalize Ministerial Lineup for Black-Red Coalition Government