Friedrich Merz: Relief in NRW after a second ballot

<p> <strong> Friedrich Merz: Relief in NRW after a second ballot </strong> </p>

NRW-CDU relieved by choice of chancellor | Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger

After the tense situation during the chancellor election, the relief quickly returned in the NRW CDU. The positive outcome of the election was commented on by the members of the state board with a winking "Habemus Merz" after the result of the second ballot was published. This preoccupation with the chancellor's election illustrates the recently recent trust in the party leadership, even if the preparations and the nervousness in Düsseldorf have a strong impact on the day.

Stability for the state association

The success of Friedrich Merz 'in the second round of the election process not only brought personal joy, but also political stability for the NRW CDU. Failure could have resulted in considerable consequences and possibly triggered a call for new elections. Many in the party base feared that a change in leadership could also cause internal tensions that would bring the state association into a difficult situation.

Criticism of the chancellor's election

However, the mood is not without blame. Political opponents, especially from the ranks of the Greens and the FDP, expressed criticism of Merz and the chancellor election. Tim Achtermeyer from the Greens described the election as a disaster and emphasized that voters needed stability for the future. Henning Hönen from the FDP also warns that the coalition will accompany constant fear of majority losses, which could make political work difficult.

Political responsibility and outlook

The reactions from the SPD, led by Achim Post, emphasize that in this phase of political uncertainty, a state -political responsibility is required by everyone involved. The focus is on the fact that a stable government is now required, especially in view of the challenges within Germany and Europe. Post called for the political actors to find solutions together instead of concentrating on internal power games.

The NRW-CDU sees a fresh start in the choice of Merz as a chancellor and is optimistic about the future. Gregor Golland, Vice Chairman of the CDU parliamentary group, expressed that this political change marks the beginning of a new era. The coming weeks and months will be decisive to show whether Merz can offer the hoped -for leadership and stability that many are expected in the party and the electorate.