Voting Process - Rhein: German's People Party CDU/CSU is the remaining one.
Hesse's CDU leader and Minister President Boris Rhein views the CDU's victory in the recent European elections as a sign of stability. Citizens have sent a clear message in support of the party and against the federal government, he stated on Monday. The Union received almost double the votes of all three traffic light parties combined. Rhein emphasized, "The Union is the last remaining people's party in Germany."
Achieving a 30.0% voter success for the CDU in Hesse, as reported by the party, means that two candidates of the Hessian Union are eligible to enter the European Parliament: Spitzenkandidat Sven Simon and Michael Gahler. Simon has been a member since 2019, and Gahler has been a part of this institution since 1999.
Simon, reflecting on his strongest colleague within the Union in Brussels, asserts, "Now it's about achieving a majority for a second term of office for Ursula von der Leyen as President of the EU Commission. We stand for a Europe at eye level with the world - secure, efficient, and powerful."
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Boris Rhine, the CDU leader and Minister President of Hesse, believes the party's victory in the latest European elections signals stability, as citizens clearly expressed support for the CDU and disapproval towards the federal government. The Union, led by the CDU/CSU, received nearly twice the votes of the three traffic light parties combined, cementing its position as the last remaining people's party in Germany.
Following the Union's 30.0% voter success in Hesse, Spitzenkandidat Sven Simon and Michael Gahler, both representing the Hessian Union, are eligible to join the European Parliament. Simon, an incumbent since 2019, and Gahler, serving since 1999, will contribute to the Union's presence in Brussels and Strasbourg.
Simon acknowledged the importance of securing a majority for a second term of office for Ursula von der Leyen as President of the EU Commission. Stressing on a 'Europe at eye level with the world' that is secure, efficient, and powerful, Simon and his fellow Union members look forward to playing a key role in shaping Europe's future.
Hesse's victorious CDU party included well-known figures such as Sven Simon, Michael Gahler, and Boris Rhine, who all came out on top in the European elections that took place in various parts of Europe, including Wiesbaden and Rhine, on the significant day of Sunday.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Federal Government, who had campaigned for their preferred candidates in the European elections, will now face the consequences of the German people's choice, with upcoming negotiations and decision-making processes taking place in Brussels and Strasbourg.
EU parliamentarian Michael Gahler, reflecting on the European election outcomes, highlighted the Union's European mandate and the importance of strengthening the security, efficiency, and global influence of the European Union.
In addition to the European elections, Germany also grappled with other significant events, such as the tough return to normality amidst snow and ice, legal battles surrounding AfD protests, and the qualifying matches for the European Championship, serving as a testament to the country's dynamic political landscape.
The CDU's strong showing in the European elections, led by Boris Rhine in Hesse, not only affects the Union's representation in the European Parliament but also impacts key issues, such as negotiations with the Federal Government and broader European policies, pending review in cities like Wiesbaden, Brussels, and Strasbourg.
