Politician Ziemiak dismisses Merz's objections to the delayed gathering of party convention
CDU Postpones Federal Party Conference Amidst Infection Situation
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has announced the postponement of its federal party conference, citing the ongoing infection situation in Germany as the primary reason. The decision was unanimously adopted by the CDU presidium and federal executive board.
CDU General Secretary Paul Ziemiak defended the postponement, stating that the party's priority is the well-being and unity of its members. He emphasized that there is no organizational crisis, despite the tight time window until the federal election.
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will remain in office as CDU chairwoman for the time being. Ziemiak dismissed accusations from Friedrich Merz that the party leadership was trying to prevent Merz from becoming the future chairman.
Regarding the status of delegates unable to be re-elected due to the infection situation, no new information was provided. If delegates cannot be re-elected, they will remain in office.
The top candidates for the succession after Kramp-Karrenbauer's mandate include Armin Laschet, Jens Spahn, Friedrich Merz, and Norbert Röttgen. The Laschet-Spahn team is particularly noted for its broad political support within the party.
Ziemiak does not see an unclear situation at the party leadership after December 31. He also expressed a desire to avoid further heating up the situation and prioritizes maintaining party well-being and unity.
No new decisions regarding the party conference were mentioned. The postponement was the only decision announced. A photo of the CDU party conference, as provided by dts Nachrichtenagentur, serves as a reminder of the event that has been temporarily delayed.
Ziemiak does not want to speculate about the party leadership after December 31. He reiterated that there is no organizational crisis and that the CDU is focused on navigating the challenging times ahead.
Despite the postponement, the CDU remains committed to its mission and is working diligently to prepare for the upcoming federal election. The party continues to engage with its members and the public, ensuring that its message of unity and progress is heard loud and clear.
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