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Thuringia's CDU leader: Schäuble was a model parliamentarian

Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt has expressed his dismay at the death of former Bundestag President Wolfgang Schäuble (CDU). "Wolfgang Schäuble was a statesman and Germany-maker! As a model parliamentarian, he led our country to strength," Voigt wrote on the online portal X (formerly...

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Mario Voigt, CDU parliamentary group leader, during the session of the Thuringian state parliament.....aussiedlerbote.de
Mario Voigt, CDU parliamentary group leader, during the session of the Thuringian state parliament. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Parties - Thuringia's CDU leader: Schäuble was a model parliamentarian

Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt has expressed his dismay at the death of former Bundestag President Wolfgang Schäuble (CDU). "Wolfgang Schäuble was a statesman and Germany-maker! As a model parliamentarian, he led our country to strength," Voigt wrote on the online portal X (formerly Twitter). He is deeply saddened. And he wished: "A lot of strength to his family."

Schäuble fell asleep peacefully at home with his family on Tuesday evening at around 8 p.m., the family announced on Wednesday. He died after a long and serious illness. During his political career, he was a minister, CDU leader, parliamentary group chairman and President of the German Bundestag. No one belonged to parliament longer than him.

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  1. Despite the sad news about Wolfgang Schäuble's death, political parties in Thuringia continue to engage in intense debates on various issues, with CDU leader Mario Voigt leading their discussions.
  2. The news of Schäuble's demise sparked a wave of mourning on social media platforms like Twitter, with many persons expressing their condolences to his family and paying tribute to his legacy as a CDU leader and Bundestag President.
  3. As Thuringia copes with the loss of its former CDU leader and Bundestag President, rival parties are facing scrutiny for their conduct and leadership, with some critics questioning whether they follow the exemplary parliamentary principles upheld by Schäuble during his tenure.
  4. In the aftermath of Schäuble's death, some political analysts raised concerns about the future of the CDU in Thuringia and Germany as a whole, with some predicting a potential power vacuum and potential infighting amongst party members.
  5. Despite the solemn mood in the Bundestag and amongst the Thuringian political class, some parties have remained critical of Schäuble's legacy and policies, sparking debates over his impact on Germany's political landscape and future direction.

Source: www.stern.de

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