- CDU leader Merz continues to elude responses during the K-Question scenario.
CDU's head honcho, Friedrich Merz, continues to keep his cards close to his chest when it comes to deciding the Union's prime ministerial pick, even after the elections in Saxony and Thuringia. During a press conference addressing the election outcomes in both states, he reiterated the agreement with CSU leader Markus Söder regarding the choice's timing: "We've always said 'late summer'. Summer's just started, and it ain't over yet."
Söder previously spoke at the Gillamoos folk festival in Lower Bavaria's Abensberg, stating that the Union would select a single candidate for the federal chancellor role from the two powerful leaders of CDU and CSU. He mentioned that historically, the CSU only proposes this candidate if the CDU requests it. "For me, being a state leader is the most appealing position. But I wouldn't shy away from taking charge of our nation," Söder added, receiving a warm reception.
Merz responded to this announcement: "Markus Söder's words this morning hold no newsworthy value." That's his typical way of speaking. They've agreed to tackle this issue together during late summer and propose a decision to both party leaderships. "And that's exactly what we'll do."
After the festive atmosphere at the Gillamoos folk festival, Söder was seen enjoying a lively party with local residents. Regardless of his preferred position, a successful Union campaign hinges on a unified front, with both CDU and CSU backing the chosen candidate for the federal chancellor role, turning the upcoming party gatherings into significant events.
