CDU notification! Members require survey on the SPD coalition agreement!

CDU notification! Members require survey on the SPD coalition agreement!

Brandenburg, Deutschland - On April 7, 2025, Jan Redmann, chairman of the Brandenburger CDU, commented in an interview with the RBB on the possibility of a member survey on a coalition agreement with the SPD. Redmann emphasized that a decision about such a contract should not be made without the involvement of the party base, otherwise there could be a "massive loss of trust" and "numerous party leaks". This warning comes at a time when both the CDU and the AfD are in current surveys in 24 percent of the votes, which questions the Union's credibility as an election winner, as is shown in the reports on the coalition negotiations.
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Christian Große, district chairman of the CDU district association Potsdam-Mittelmark, has called for a member survey in a letter to party superiors such as Friedrich Merz and Carsten Linnemann, which was unanimously decided by the district board. Great reported a "high joy of discussion" among the members who are concerned that the party loses importance. Ten members have already left up to current decisions, and there are critical voices within the party that Merz accuses of having made a turnaround, especially with regard to the debt brake.

growing criticism of the party leadership

The collected voices within the CDU are supported by Wolfgang Bosbach, one of the most experienced party members. He criticized the course of Merz and the ongoing coalition negotiations with the SPD and expressed concern about the "dramatic crash" of the Union, which had received over 28 percent of the votes after the Bundestag election. This rapid relegation movement causes irritation and disappointment among members. In several district associations there was an increase in party leaves, such as in the Rhein-Sieg district.

In addition, CDU general secretary Carsten Linnemann has called for a rethink within the party. He emphasizes the need to take concrete measures in order to regain the trust of the members. A particularly urgent topic is the clear location of the Union in the intended coalition agreement, especially with regard to migration, competitiveness and energy costs. Young Union members warn of the consequences in an open letter if the promise of campaigns are not sufficiently implemented.

coalition negotiations in the context

The coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD aim to form a stable and capable federal government. Friedrich Merz is seen as a potential Chancellor. In order to get results as quickly as possible, a total of 17 working groups were set up. These should promote an open and fair exchange and at the same time maintain confidentiality. The aim of the coalition is to tackle current problems such as illegal migration and strengthening business locations in Germany.

Overall, the CDU is in a crucial phase to win the trust of members and voters again and to take the upcoming legislative period. The coming weeks will be crucial for how the party positions itself towards its members and what measures are taken to alleviate the intentions of internal party and to realize the targeted reform agent.
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