German opposition leader Friedrich Merz is facing criticism after his party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), along with its sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), reached a majority in a vote with the help of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This controversial cooperation in the Thuringia state parliament has sparked a debate about the CDU’s stance on collaborating with the AfD, challenging the party’s long-standing position of no collaboration with the far-right party.
- German opposition leader Friedrich Merz and his party, the CDU, along with the CSU, have faced criticism for cooperating with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a vote in the Thuringia state parliament.
- This cooperation led to a majority vote that has sparked significant controversy and debate.
- The incident challenges the CDU’s long-established policy of not collaborating with the AfD, raising questions about the future direction of the party and its stance on far-right politics.
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