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CDU: "It's a Disaster"

September 21, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

Normally, a federal chancellor and CDU chairman wouldn't show up on election night immediately after the Landtagswahlen. The usual practice is to wait for early projections to solidify and to discuss the results before deciding on a proper response. Friedrich Merz typically addresses the public on the Monday following such elections.

English Translation:

On a typical evening after state elections, things unfold differently. The federal chancellor and CDU chairman would not make an appearance. The first step is usually to wait and see if the early projections hold. Then, the results are discussed, and an appropriate reaction is considered. It is customary for Friedrich Merz to speak out only on the Monday.