Now he is pushing for a swift reorganization of his party …
Ex-Union parliamentary group leader Friedrich Merz (65, CDU) has spoken out in favor of a comprehensive replacement of the CDU presidium. “I see the urgent need to fill the presidium with new members to a considerable extent,” said Merz of “Welt am Sonntag”.
The CDU must reposition itself, “that includes not only the chairman and the general secretary, but also all other positions”. From his point of view, it is also important that the East is represented among the deputy party leaders.
Merz brings digital voting on the chair into play
▶ ︎ Whether Merz himself wants to run for the presidium or chairman position, he kept it open. But he rejects double leadership: “Double leadership is always very complicated in politics. I don’t think that’s a good idea, also with a view to the party leadership. ”The CDU has no experience with this,“ and the experiences of other parties are not really convincing either, ”said Merz.
▶ ︎ Merz rejects a lengthy presentation of the candidates for the CDU chairmanship. “The possible candidates are all sufficiently known, we no longer need to let a caravan of several weeks pass through Germany.”
Therefore, the procedure could go quickly, including membership participation. According to Merz, digital voting is also conceivable.
According to BILD information, Merz himself wants to take the chair again. On the condition that not only delegates vote, but also that the grassroots are involved. The Sauerlander continues to have many fans there.
CDU wants to elect a new board
At a special party conference, the CDU wants to re-elect the entire board as a consequence of the historically poor result in the federal election. Party leader Armin Laschet had announced that he would put his own ambitions on hold.
Other potential candidates for his successor include Merz, Health Minister Jens Spahn, Union parliamentary group leader Ralph Brinkhaus and foreign politician Norbert Röttgen.
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