CDU/CSU wins German election, far-right AfD comes second: See full exit polls 9:35 a.m. PDT, February 23, 2025 CDU looks set to return to power as far right almost doubles its votes ...

The CDU has been ever-present in Germany’s post-war era and oversaw the reunification of east and west. Yet, at the same time, everything has changed since it was last in power.

A television interview with Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel should be held again after protesters drowned ...

The CDU/CSU received approximately 28.5% of votes in Sunday's election, coming in close to the 30% support estimated ahead of the polls. This will put them in first place, but their victory is ...

The CDU’s Michael Kretschmer, state premier of Saxony, believes a shift in policy is the best approach for democratic parties to stop the rise of the far-right.

The CDU has pledged to retain Germany's debt brake, a constitutional mechanism that caps the federal government's deficit to a mere 0.35% of output and that has been criticised for stymieing ...

CDU/CSU, Greens aligned A coalition between the CDU/CSU and the Greens, the junior partners in the current government, could put Germany in a leading position in terms of security policy more quickly.

CDU has promised that part of today’s climate support will go to reducing electricity costs, which, together with reduced electricity taxes and network charges, is to reduce the price to 0.05 ...

Many CDU members reject same-sex marriage and abortion, while Merkel — a Protestant pastor's daughter — and others paid lip service to Christian values, turning the CDU into an outwardly ...