Tag: Armin Laschet
“Union must move closer together instead of talking about each other”
Markus Söder The Union could only counter a political “epoch change” together, said the CSU chief in an interview. (Photo: dpa) Munich After the historic union disaster in the federal…
The CDU is looking for a chairman
Berlin He walks slowly through the corridor of the Münsterlandhalle towards the stage, nods to the left and right, greets the rhythmically clapping crowd, followed by cameras and microphones. Friedrich…
Greens and FDP are rethinking liberalism – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
For many years the “political buttocks geography” of Germany was clear. Middle, left, right – you knew who was where and what to expect. Today, however, we have lost certainties…
Scandal in the VW supervisory board – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
In general terms, electromobility is the key to the future of automotive engineering. The apologists’ eyes always light up when it comes to the “clean” way of moving forward. But…
The CDU longs for a strong opposition leader
Ralph Brinkhaus and Jens Spahn One of the most promising candidates for the CDU chairmanship is the newly elected parliamentary group leader Ralph Brinkhaus. Party Vice-President Jens Spahn is also…
The Oil Price Shock and Other Dangers – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
Inflation is also a consequence of expectations – and these are currently such that everyone is expecting inflation. How can it be otherwise when the barrel of oil suddenly costs…
Five CDU politicians from North Rhine-Westphalia are fighting for power
“In January, at the latest at the beginning of February”, the CDU will hold its next federal party conference, it was said on Monday from the party’s presidium, which met…
Power struggle for Armin Laschet & Co. paralyzes the party
Secretary General in need of explanation Paul Ziemiak can hardly announce any news about the reorganization of the CDU after the committee meeting. (Photo: dpa) “The party has to learn…
Power struggle for Laschet and Co. paralyzes the party
Secretary General in need of explanation Paul Ziemiak can hardly announce any news about the reorganization of the CDU after the committee meeting. (Photo: dpa) “The party has to learn…
Power struggle for Laschet and Co. paralyzes the party
Secretary General in need of explanation Paul Ziemiak can hardly announce any news about the reorganization of the CDU after the committee meeting. (Photo: dpa) “The party has to learn…
Interference on the short wave – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
The Union never thought much of “post-heroism”. She was committed to the “heroism of election day”, so she paid homage to Angela Merkel when she was still the queen of…
Altmaier and AKK waive a parliamentary mandate
Peter Altmaier and Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer The ministers are giving up their Bundestag mandates in favor of younger MPs. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The repositioning of the Union’s personnel is picking up…
These are the possible successors of Armin Laschet
Armin Laschet The Union’s candidate for chancellor initiated his withdrawal from the party leadership on October 7th, 21st. (Photo: imago images / Political-Moments) Berlin When Armin Laschet announced his retirement…
Emma boss Manuel Müller calls for climate guidelines and wealth tax
Dusseldorf Manuel Müller, co-founder and managing director of the mattress online retailer Emma, expects decisive improvements in digitization and a clear roadmap for an energy transition from the future federal…
These are the possible successors of Armin Laschet
Armin Laschet The Union’s candidate for chancellor initiated his withdrawal from the party leadership on October 7th, 21st. (Photo: imago images / Political-Moments) Berlin When Armin Laschet announced his retirement…
Party base should carry new CDU chairman
Carsten Linnemann The MIT chairman and deputy group chairman were recently said to have ambitions to chair the group. (Photo: dpa) The next party chairman of the CDU should largely…
The new energy crisis: the editor-in-chief’s weekly review
Good morning dear readers, the Handelsblatt energy team has been reporting dramatic figures for days: the price of Brent oil has doubled within a year, the price of gas rose…
Merz excludes new candidate to fight for CDU chairmanship at party congress
Friedrich Merz The economic politician has not become chairman of the CDU twice. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to his own statements, the former Union parliamentary group leader Friedrich Merz has…
Laschet’s failure and Söder’s contribution
Officially, neither the Union nor the FDP nor the Greens have ruled out a joint coalition, but a dispute is already raging between the parties as to who is responsible…
By car and bike to work
Berlin When Hendrik Wüst entered the Liberal parliamentary group on Wednesday, there was long applause for the CDU politician and designated successor to Armin Laschet in the office of Prime…