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Back|“I think that’s pretty shabby” – Söder calls on CDU dissidents to leave
“I think that’s pretty shabby” – Söder calls on CDU dissidents to leave
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Die Welt·59 minutes ago·Politics·2 min read·🇩🇪Germany·

“I think that’s pretty shabby” – Söder calls on CDU dissidents to leave

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  • CSU leader Markus Söder called on Union dissidents on the ARD show “Caren Miosga” to leave the party if they supported the AfD.
  • He warned of possible AfD dominance in the federal government if the Merz government fails and criticized the behavior of CDU MPs who elected the AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund in Saxony-Anhalt.

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Why It Matters

After the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt at the beginning of September, the CDU lost almost 20 percentage points. At the beginning of October, AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund was elected state parliament president after receiving four more votes than expected in a secret ballot. This led to speculation about support from the CDU parliamentary group.

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  • The CDU will take internal disciplinary measures against MPs who support the AfD.

    Likely · Within weeks

  • If the Merz federal government fails, the likelihood of new elections with a potentially stronger AfD result increases.

    Possible · Within months

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  • ?What concrete consequences does the CDU draw from the behavior of its representatives?
  • ?How will the CSU enforce its demand for dissenters to leave?
  • ?What impact could an AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt have on federal politics?

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  • CSU leader Markus Söder called on Union dissidents on the ARD show “Caren Miosga” to leave the party if they supported the AfD.
  • He warned of possible AfD dominance in the federal government if the Merz government fails and criticized the behavior of CDU MPs who elected the AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund in Saxony-Anhalt.

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