NRW-CDU breathes on: Merz in Berlin-what does that mean for the coalition?

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After the exciting chancellor's election and the previous first ballot, which was associated with great nervousness for the NRW CDU, the relief quickly returned. The decision for Friedrich Merz was finally confirmed in the second ballot what many commented on in the party: "Habemus Merz". This positive turn ends a time of uncertainty, while the idea of ​​a possible change in the state association had taken care of.

In particular, a possible failure of Merz would have had far -reaching consequences. The fear that Hendrik Wüst, the Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia could also run, would have been a new upheaval. After the election, Wüst said the possibility that such changes could destabilize the CDU state association. In the eyes of many, success Merz was a reason to be happy because it ensures continuity within the party.

reactions to the chancellor's election

Despite the relief, there are also critical voices, especially from the ranks of the Greens and the FDP. Tim Achtermeyer, chairman of the North Rhine-Westphalian Greens, described the chancellor election as "disaster" and emphasized that polarization in the election campaign of Merz had left negative consequences. The need for a stable government is the requirement of the hour to meet the challenges in Germany and Europe.

Henning Hönen, the leader of the liberals, also expressed concerns and emphasized that the fear of a majority loss could accompany the coalition in the future. In his opinion, the coalition agreement should bear the character of a social democratic program, which is worrying for the stability of the government.

Outlook on government work

With the result of the chancellor's election, the NRW CDU is now focusing on successfully making government work. Gregor Golland, Vice Chairman of the CDU parliamentary group, spoke of a "new political era" and provided high expectations of the new federal government. Regardless of the formats, the success of the government's energy should be measured. The time came to deliver concrete results, he emphasized. This attitude is considered essential for the trust of voters and the political stability of the coming years.