On Saturday morning, CDU boss Laschet presented himself to the Junge Union.
He took responsibility for the "bitter result" in the federal election.
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At the “Germany Day” of the Junge Union, CDU boss Armin Laschet spoke on Saturday morning
(see updates from October 16, from 10.40 am).
Laschet relies on a mobile phone ban in order to have to read less information in the live ticker
(see update from October 16, 11 a.m.).
He clears up the "legend" about Wolfgang Schäuble in determining the candidate for chancellor
(see update from October 16, 11:05 a.m.).
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Update from October 16, 9:30 p.m
.: Markus Söder is increasingly criticized in the Union.
Meanwhile, the CSU boss continues to tease a possible traffic light coalition made up of the SPD, Greens and FDP.
Young Union's Germany Day: CSU General Secretary Markus Blume swears by opposition work
Update from October 16, 5:15 p.m.:
CSU General Secretary Markus Blume swore the Union to strong opposition work at the Young Union's Germany Day. “We now have to acknowledge the reality: we are opposition. But we are a strong opposition, ”said Blume on Saturday in front of 300 delegates in the cathedral. “The substance of the Union is strong.” If a coalition of the SPD, Greens and FDP were to come about, the Union would “put up a strong stop sign” in the event of wrong decisions by a new traffic light government. The opposition work begins with the Germany Day in Münster.
Regarding the much criticized dealings between the leaders of the CDU and CSU, the Secretary General admitted that there are different temperaments - “sometimes too much temperament”.
CSU boss Markus Söder had repeatedly teased the Union chancellor candidate and CDU boss Armin Laschet.
Söder had canceled his participation in the JU conference at short notice.
Young Union's Germany Day: CDU General Secretary Paul Ziemiaknews Armin Laschet under protection
Update from October 16, 4:50 p.m.:
CDU General Secretary Paul Ziemiak has assumed joint responsibility for the Union's debacle in the federal election. It honors her chancellor candidate Armin Laschet and shows his human size that he wants to bear sole responsibility for the crash, said Ziemiak on Saturday in Münster at the Union's Germany Day. But everyone knows that there is more to such a crushing defeat than an individual. He also confesses to it.
The CDU lost in all areas.
One of the reasons is a lack of profile, said the Secretary General.
“People's party does not mean broad in arbitrariness.” A people's party needs clear answers - for example to the questions of the ban on the internal combustion engine, the future of agriculture, minimum wages, migration.
“Labbing around doesn't help, because then culture is lost,” said Ziemiak.
In the morning, Laschet took sole responsibility for the poor performance.
"We got a bitter result," he said.
“Nothing can be talked about nicely.
I am responsible as chairman and candidate for chancellor, ”said Laschet.
"I am responsible for the election campaign and the campaign, and nobody else."
When visiting the Junge Union: CDU man Jens Spahn becomes clear because of the federal election
Update from October 16, 12.50 p.m .:
Jens Spahn also came to Münster on Saturday to deal with the “shitty election result” and the corresponding situation in front of the Junge Union. He first handed out a “Chapeau for the brutal honesty and openness” to Armin Laschet, who spoke beforehand
(see previous updates)
. The party must now go deeper into the analysis, with Spahn taking up two points. On the one hand, the “disruption” in the CDU. There has been a "discomfort" for a while. Therefore, the CDU health minister thinks it is right that the federal executive board clears the way for new elections. The party must rebuild a “culture of trust” with one another.
And she has to have better debates - “have debates again at all”.
He never wanted to hear a word again and thus differentiates himself a little from Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has been ascribed this word for years: “There is no alternative.” In Spahn's eyes, however, it is about a “showcase” of the candidates not this “Germany Day” of the Junge Union.
"It's about building a strong team."
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Jens Spahn (CDU), Federal Minister of Health, speaks at the Junge Union's Germany Day.
© Marcel Kusch / dpa
CDU boss Laschet: "These ten days of the dispute did not promote the election campaign either"
Update from October 16, 11:30 a.m.:
After his speech, Laschet receives a few questions from members of the Junge Union. It was well received that he took responsibility for the outcome of the Bundestag election. A member thanks for the clear words. But now it has to go quickly and the Union should not only concentrate on the staff, but must look at the content, warn members. Laschet then advocates finding a committee that deals with the election of candidates for Chancellor. "These ten days of dispute did not promote the election campaign either," the CDU chief analyzes.
Update from October 16, 11:20 am:
Armin Laschet's speech at the “Germany Day” is over.
He cleaned up in many ways.
For example, he is clearly assuming responsibility for the federal election campaign and the result
(see update from October 16, 10:40 a.m.).
He called the stories about the role of Wolfgang Schäuble in determining the candidate for chancellor a "legend"
(see update from October 16, 11:05 am)
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The fact that information was repeatedly stabbed out before the election - and also in discussions with other parties afterwards - annoyed Laschet
(see update from October 16, 11 a.m.)
.
He also commented on the “traffic light soundings” and even found some words of praise
(see update from October 16, 10:50 a.m.).
Laschet at the Junge Union's “Germany Day”: “We have to stand together again”
Update from October 16, 11.10 a.m.:
Armin Laschet talks a lot about Hendrik Wüst, who is soon to become the new Prime Minister in North Rhine-Westphalia - and praises him.
In addition, the deficits should now be stated openly and honestly.
“But then come to the result and don't forget the state election campaigners either.” Elections are due in March and May.
"We have to stand together again against the rest of the political spectrum and not against each other."
Laschet agreed "in almost everything" to a motion put forward by the Junge Union in order to process the Bundestag election. Both what concerns him, as well as the analysis of the election campaign. “Unfortunately, Armin Laschet could not reach people's hearts. Quite the opposite: Many voters did not vote for the Union because of the availability of staff, ”says the application, among other things
(see update from October 16, 10:33 am).
Update from October 16, 11:05 am:
Laschet would like to clear up the "legend" that Wolfgang Schäuble decided who was the candidate for chancellor. The members of the federal board knew that this was "gross nonsense". At one point, Schäuble invited for a conversation. "But it was not he who wrote this candidate for chancellor," says Laschet. After all, Schäuble was also a supporter of Friedrich Merz in other competitions. He praises the President of the Bundestag for his achievements. Laschet will not tolerate the fact that he is now being pushed away as a member of parliament.
He pays his respects to Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and Peter Altmaier, who make their list mandates available to the Bundestag so that two young MPs can move up. But to deduce from this that older people should now all have to leave the Bundestag, "I think this is wrong," explains Laschet.
Update from October 16, 11 a.m.:
CDU boss Armin Laschet clearly analyzes: The Union must go into the election campaign as a whole in order to win elections.
Regarding the finding of the chancellor candidate, Laschet upset you that the meeting of the CDU federal executive board could be read in the live ticker.
That "was already the beginning of a weakening in the election campaign", attests Laschet.
In meetings, he is now calling for the cell phone to be placed on the windowsill.
Whoever pulls it out will be reminded of it.
"As long as I am CDU chairman, this cell phone ban applies and I will recommend the same to everyone afterwards."
Laschet speaks to the Junge Union: "That was once the strength of the Union, and it must become the strength of the Union again in the future"
Update from October 16, 10.55 a.m.:
With regard to a possible membership decision in the CDU, Laschet defends the position of the party congress.
"Federal party conferences are still a good set of instruments" that cover the breadth of the party.
The SPD carried out a member survey, but even there it was not a panacea.
But: “The SPD has shown how you can campaign in spite of opposites.
That was once the strength of the Union, and that must become the strength of the Union again in the future. "
Update from October 16, 10:50 am:
The exploratory paper of the traffic light is "in order",
says
Laschet at the "Germany Day".
There are some things that are involved
"We can also participate". One shouldn't say on the first day: “Everything is terrible”. Rather: "We will measure them by the deeds, not by 12 pages of exploratory paper," says Laschet. In addition to many good things, a lot is also encoded in the paper. "A lot of things are not yet clear to me how they will resolve it." The Union must look at that.
Update from October 16, 10:46 a.m.:
Now the Union is facing a special point: the opposition is threatening. Something that many JU members may not even be aware of after 16 years of government. Laschet demands a clear error analysis. But one is not a “total renovation case”, says Laschet. He appreciated the analytical strength of Merz
(see update from October 16, 8:25 a.m.)
, but they had a good program. It is now a matter of “not becoming shrill, not becoming clumsy”. The CDU must “put its fingers in the wound wisely”, which the future government is doing wrong.
Laschet also justifies his appearance on election evening.
The race at 6 p.m. was still very close between the SPD and the Union.
"Then I think we have a duty to do everything we can to ensure that there are opportunities to talk."
Laschet at "Germany Day": "Wherever you were needed, you fought"
Update from October 16, 10:43 a.m.:
CDU boss Armin Laschet praises the help of the Junge Union in the election campaign for the federal election.
“You fought wherever you were needed.” The local applause in front of the trialles was a tailwind.
Laschet can now wear sneakers, he jokes.
"I am proud of this Young Union."
Update from October 16, 10:40 am:
Now Armin Laschet speaks and thanks the Junge Union for the invitation to "Germany Day". Even if he would have liked to come under different auspices, says Laschet. “A CDU chairman has to be with the Junge Union, in good times and in bad.” Applause for Laschet. "We achieved a bitter result," says Laschet. “I am responsible for this,” Laschet clarifies and receives applause for this statement. "I am responsible for the campaign and nobody else," continues the CDU leader. “And that must be so clear to everyone,” he adds. He speaks of "stressful days".
Update from October 16, 10:38 am:
"You show that you are here today, that you are facing a discussion," praised Tilman Kuban, chairman of the Junge Union, CDU leader Armin Laschet with applause.
He shows a "strong character" with his presence.
“We know that you have always involved the Junge Union in this election campaign.
We know that not everything always went smoothly, ”said Kuban.
Update from October 16, 10:35 a.m.:
Armin Laschet has reached the stage in Münster.
Now he has to prove himself to the offspring.
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It will not be an easy walk: Armin Laschet speaks after his election defeat at the annual meeting of the Junge Union in Münster.
© Michael Kappeler / dpa
"Germany Day" of the Junge Union: "Unfortunately, Armin Laschet could not reach people's hearts"
Update from October 16, 10:33 am:
CDU boss Armin Laschet is not yet on the stage of the Junge Union's “Germany Day”.
But after the historical disaster of the CDU and CSU in the federal election, the JU went tough with its mother parties.
Regarding the Union Chancellor candidate and CDU boss, an application by the JU federal executive board said on Saturday: “Unfortunately, Armin Laschet was unable to reach people's hearts.
On the contrary: many voters did not vote for the Union because of the availability of staff. "
The JU federal board criticized: “Such a candidacy is not a one-man show.
Neither in victory nor in defeat. ”Only a few in the Federal Cabinet were helpful in the election campaign, the paper goes on to say“ New beginning.
Our plan for a modern people's party ”.
Even the leaders of the CDU and CSU “did not look good”.
The analysis reads: "We lost out of our own weakness, not because of the strength of others."
High expectations of Laschet's speech: does he give a clear answer on how things will go on with the CDU?
Update from October 16, 10:25 a.m.:
Armin Laschet should appear as the first speaker of the day in front of the Junge Union.
Some members emphasized in advance that they thought it was good that the CDU leader was facing the debate.
Nevertheless, there was already criticism of him
(see first report)
.
The expectations of his speech are high: those present said to
Welt-TV
that they were hoping for a clear answer on how things will continue.
Criticism for Laschet Söder: "Germany Day" of the JU accounts - deal with the debacle in the federal election
Update from October 16, 9:35 a.m.:
There has already been criticism against the Union party chairmen Armin Laschet and Markus Söder.
At a three-day meeting of the youngsters in Münster, at least Laschet is expected from the two
(see update from October 16, 8.25 a.m.)
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The "Germany Day" is the highest body of the Young Union of Germany.
318 delegates from all 18 regional and foreign associations came to NRW for the annual meeting.
“Germany Day” of the Junge Union: Laschet first speaker on Saturday
Update from October 16, 8.25 a.m.:
CDU boss Armin Laschet will give a speech at the Junge Union around 10.30 a.m. In the run-up, there was already a lot of criticism from the youngsters
(see first report)
. At the start of “Germany Day” on Friday, Friedrich Merz (CDU) painted a dramatic picture of the Union after its electoral defeat.
He described the Union as a "serious restructuring case at risk of insolvency". The former Union parliamentary group leader called on his party not to focus on personnel issues, but on the content. "We should only deal with the question of how do we get out of there?" “We are facing a long, difficult, challenging time of work and discussion.” The CDU / CSU would have to raise their profile in terms of content and work out an “Agenda 2025” - the next general election is scheduled for 2025. "Nobody seriously believes that it is automatic that we win this election," warned Merz.
Laschet appearance at the “Germany Day” of the Junge Union: Heavy criticism in advance
First report from October 16:
Münster - It's hard to imagine that Armin Laschet is looking forward to this date.
The theme of the Junge Union's three-day “Germany Day” is dealing with the election defeat.
The annual event is the highest body of the Junge Union.
CDU boss Laschet will give a speech on Saturday morning.
Previously, at the opening on Friday evening, the union chairman was settled - in front of a large audience.
According to the AFP news agency, 318 delegates from all 18 regional and foreign associations came to Münster.
The Junge Union's criticism of Laschet and Söder: "Get out of the old way of thinking"
"Anyone who appears in the election campaign like Armin Laschet shouldn't claim to become chancellor directly after the election, but above all should take responsibility for the result," said the state chairman of the Union youth organization of North Rhine-Westphalia, Johannes Winkel. The federal head of the Junge Union, Tilman Kuban, also announced an honest résumé of the election defeat. The CDU must "get out of the old way of thinking" so that the Union can be brought on the right course for the future.
Actually, CSU boss Markus Söder was also expected at the Junge Union's “Germany Day”, but he canceled at short notice - for a CSU grassroots event in Bavaria.
He was not only criticized for this.
"Anyone who follows the election campaign like Markus Söder shouldn't talk about questions of style after the election, but go to confession," said Winkel.
The country chief also called for Laschet's successor as CDU chief to be determined by means of a member survey.
The CDU committees are too “in a crisis of confidence” for such a task.
Further speakers on Saturday are CDU Vice President Jens Spahn and the General Secretaries of the CDU and CSU, Paul Ziemiak and Markus Blume.
(AFP / leb)
