CDU party leader Friedrich Merz has rejected rumors of potential coalitions, stating that the party is focused on winning elections before engaging in coalition talks. He emphasized that such discussions take place 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 suitable coalition partner with whom the Union can govern well.
Merz clarified that these statements are always made before party conferences and that the CDU is entering the conference with confidence and unity. He stressed that the party is fighting for majorities and trying to reach potential voters who could consider voting for the Union parties CDU and CSU. While progress has been made, Merz stated that they are not yet where they want to be but are on their way.
Furthermore, Merz discussed upcoming state elections in Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg, stating that the CDU aims to strengthen its position in East Germany. He ruled out any collaboration with extremist parties such as AfD or Left Party, referencing current party conference resolutions. Merz expressed his intention to be actively involved in these election campaigns and emphasized that discussions about potential coalitions would be had collectively within the party.
