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CDU state premiers support Chancellor Merz in crisis situation

The eight CDU state premiers have reaffirmed their support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a joint statement. Their comments follow speculation about a possible leadership change.

17 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The CDU state premiers have unequivocally expressed their support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a joint statement. This statement includes all eight state premiers and comes at a time when Merz is under significant pressure, particularly following the CDU's defeat in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt.

In the statement, released on Wednesday, the state premiers emphasize their intention to work "together with the Chancellor" to address problems. They call for unity and oppose ongoing discussions about a possible change in chancellorship.

The state premiers express concern over the speculation that has increased in recent weeks, viewing the debate as a distraction from the upcoming challenges, particularly the state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin.

Furthermore, the CDU state premiers stress that people should be able to trust that their concerns are taken seriously. This underscores the need to focus on political tasks rather than internal personnel issues.

The statement arrives at a time when party leadership is called to respond to recent election results and stabilize the party following setbacks. Merz had reacted to the upcoming elections in the state parliaments and expressed appreciation for the support from the state premiers.

Markus Söder, the Bavarian Minister-President from the sister party CSU, also showed support, potentially strengthening unity within the Union parties. The CDU state premiers call on their party to concentrate on a positive agenda to regain voter trust.

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