Althusmann expects a candidate to fight for CDU chairmanship

Lower Saxony's head of state, Bernd Althusmann, does not consider the third candidate to fight for the CDU leadership since Angela Merkel's withdrawal in 2018 to be ruled out.

“It would undoubtedly be advantageous if the CDU could agree on a candidate.

I don't see it yet, ”he told the editorial network Germany (RND) (Friday).

A member survey would be an important option.

Hanover - The “inner-party rift since 2018” must be overcome quickly, warned the CDU presidium member.

The board of directors will decide on the procedure on November 2nd.

The party and parliamentary group chairmanship do not have to be in one hand, as in Merkel's time, especially since the breadth of the party would then remain more recognizable.

"The parliamentary group will be the new powerhouse of the Union because it is the opponent in parliament vis-à-vis the federal government."

Althusmann rejected equal representation from the top.

“I'm not a fan of dual leadership.” But the party needs more young people and women.

The membership structure does not reflect the reality of society.

“75 percent of the CDU members are men over 60 years of age.

We have to become more interesting, also and especially for women, and perhaps also appear a little more personable. "

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Althusmann also campaigned for the Junge Union's proposal for a "Union Council" as a mediating body between the CDU and the CSU.

The rift between Laschet and CSU boss Markus Söder over the candidacy for chancellor shows that a clear procedure and better integration of the grassroots are imperative.

“The considerably disturbed relationship between the two Union parties needs new trust.” Dpa