Söder's eco-campaign is having an impact: the majority of Union voters reject Merz's black-green initiative. More than half categorically reject a black- green alliance.

Around a third even think that the Union should clearly and clearly exclude this power option. There is also dispute over who should lead a possible alliance as Chancellor: Friedrich Merz or Markus Söder or Orrik Hendrik Wüst? The young NRW Prime Minister is already governing his state with a white-green coalition.