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Karina Waechter: New CDU chairwoman leads women's power in the circle!
On November 10, 2025, Karina Waechter was elected as the new CDU district chairwoman in Bernkastel-Wittlich, under an executive board that, for the first time, will be led exclusively by women.
Karina Waechter: New CDU chairwoman leads women's power in the circle!
In a remarkable move, the CDU has elected an entirely female leadership in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district. Karina Waechter is the new chairwoman of the CDU district association, which not only marks a change at the top, but also significant progress for gender equality in politics. By electing an all-female management team, the association is breaking with traditional structures that were often dominated by men. How wochenspiegellive.de reports, the executive board is now led by the following women:
- Karina Wächter (Vorsitzende)
- Stefanie Kohl-Molitor (Stellvertretende Vorsitzende, Bruch)
- Dr. Kristina Brixius (Stellvertretende Vorsitzende, Maring-Noviand)
- Jasmin Brandt (Stellvertretende Vorsitzende, Hupperath)
- Laura Hübinger-Georg (Schatzmeisterin, Traben-Trarbach)
- Sophie Waldorf (Schriftführerin, Oberöfflingen)
- Beisitzerinnen und Beisitzer aus den verschiedensten Orten des Kreises
The new elections were accompanied by the resignation of the previous chairman Dennis Junk, MdL. It shows that the CDU is not only on the path to renewal, but has also recognized the signs of the times in order to bring women into leading positions. **This is happening against the background that there is a growing awareness of the importance of gender equality in Germany**, especially in the economy. A ten-year-old law aims to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions. The proportion of women on the supervisory boards of listed companies is now 37.5 percent, which represents an impressive increase compared to 2015 (almost 20 percent). Progress in the management ranks is seen as crucial for the equal participation of women, such as daily news emphasized.
Political framework conditions and economic challenges
The new elections come at a time marked by economic challenges. Germany is facing a tense economic situation: high energy prices, bureaucracy, a shortage of skilled workers and a high tax burden are putting many citizens and companies in trouble. This makes it all the more important to have a political agenda that responds to people’s needs. The CDU has decided to respond to these concerns with its program. Loud cdu.de Measures to modernize labor law, attract skilled workers and reduce the burden on income taxes are on the agenda. A change in policy is called for to ensure prosperity for all.
Support is particularly sought with regard to medium-sized businesses and family businesses, which form the backbone of the German economy. Digitalization and the use of innovative technologies should be promoted in order to ensure sustainable competitiveness. There is also a demand to support the agricultural industry through planning security and innovative measures, which is particularly important in times of climate change.
Overall, the new leadership of the CDU in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district gives hope that the course will be set for a future-oriented, fair and economically strong region. In times of change it becomes clear that it is not just about political power, but above all about responsibility towards society.