Merz’s own party mulls dumping him – media

Senior CDU figures are reportedly discussing replacing Friedrich Merz with another chancellor candidate

Senior figures within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are allegedly discussing the possible ousting of Chancellor Friedrich Merz due to his record-low approval ratings, according to German media reports.

According to Bild, talks about potentially “swapping” Merz for another chancellor are reportedly taking place within the party’s top ranks, including among regional leaders such as Hendrik Wust of North Rhine-Westphalia, Boris Rhein of Hesse, and Michael Kretschmer of Saxony.

Wust, who leads Germany’s most populous state, has also…

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