Chancellor Merz's CDU in Crisis Mode The recent election defeat of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Saxony Anhalt has sent shockwaves through Germany's politics.
The party's leader, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is facing mounting criticism from both his coalition partners and opposition parties over his leadership style and handling of domestic policy.
Some prominent CDU politicians are backing Merz, but concerns about his ability to lead effectively are well founded.