Thuringian premier calls for reset of Merz-led CDU

Prime Minister of the state of Thuringia Mario Voigt called for a reboot of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and a focus on solving the everyday problems of German citizens amid a crisis of confidence in the party.

Voigt's statement came on the eve of a two-day meeting of the CDU Presidium, where the disappointing results of the conservatives' performance in the latest regional elections in a number of German federal states will be discussed behind closed doors.

In this regard, he suggested that the CDU focus on solving the everyday problems of German citizens associated with the sharply increased cost of heating, fuel at gas stations and food. Voigt also noted that ordinary party members expect the leadership to return to clear guidelines.

“I feel a deep desire among ordinary party members for the CDU to once again clearly articulate what exactly it stands for,” the politician added.

In addition, the Prime Minister of Thuringia pointed out the inadmissibility of the Christian Democrats losing their status as a leading party at the federal level.

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“The ambitions of the CDU certainly do not include the task of being the second most powerful (after the Alternative for Germany party - ed.) political party in Germany,” Voigt concluded.