CDU party leader Friedrich Merz has rejected any speculation about possible coalitions, stating that the party is focused on fighting for its own success rather than engaging in coalition debates. He emphasized that they will only talk about cooperation and coalitions after the election dates, not before.
Before the CDU federal party conference, Schleswig-Holstein’s Prime Minister Daniel Günther reignited the debate about a potential black and green coalition at the federal level, describing the Greens as a coalition partner with whom the Union can govern well. However, Merz clarified that such statements are always made before party conferences and that the CDU is going into the conference with confidence and unity.
The party’s leader stressed that they are fighting for majorities and trying to reach potential voters who could consider voting for the Union parties CDU and CSU. While the CDU has made progress, they are not yet where they want to be, but they are on their way to success.
Merz also discussed the upcoming state elections in Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg, stating that the CDU aims to build on its strength in East Germany. He ruled out any collaboration with AfD and Left Party, referencing current party conference resolutions. Merz expressed his intention to be actively involved in election campaigns and emphasized that discussions about potential coalitions are being had collectively within the party.
