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BackPower struggle in the Chancellor's party: Leading CDU politicians stand behind Merz
Power struggle in the Chancellor's party: Leading CDU politicians stand behind Merz
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Power struggle in the Chancellor's party: Leading CDU politicians stand behind Merz

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  • Criticism of Friedrich Merz is growing in the CDU, but there are also supportive voices.
  • Reform chancellors never have it easy, says SME representative Gitta Connemann.
  • Other Christian Democrats are also signaling support for Merz.

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Why It Matters

Criticism of Friedrich Merz is growing in the CDU, while other party members are signaling support for him. The representative for small and medium-sized businesses, Gitta Connemann, says that reform chancellors never have it easy.

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Power struggle in the Chancellor's party Leading CDU politicians are behind Merz

Criticism of Friedrich Merz is growing in the Union. But there are also other voices in the CDU. Reform chancellors never have it easy, says SME representative Gitta Connemann. Other Christian Democrats are also signaling support.

By Paul-Anton Krüger and Christian Teevs

September 15, 2026, 6:22 a.m

Open Questions

  • How strong is the actual opposition to Merz within the CDU?
  • What specific reform plans is Merz pursuing?
  • How will the party base adapt to the internal debate?

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