Brehmer withdraws: CDU senior leaves the Bundestag stage!

Brehmer withdraws: CDU senior leaves the Bundestag stage!

In a surprising turn, the deputy CDU state chairman Heike Brehmer announced that it was not again promoting a nomination as a direct candidate for the Bundestag in the Harz constituency. This decision was published by the Mitteldeutsche Zeitung, citing the CDU general secretary Mario Karschunke. This will probably also end their parliamentary career, which has existed in the Bundestag since 2009.

Heike Brehmer, who has played an important role within the CDU Saxony-Anhalt in recent years, was three times in the top candidate for her party. Her commitment culminated in 2013 when she took over the chair of the CDU national group, an office, which she had to hand over to Sepp Müller, a member of Dessau-Wittenberg in 2021. These changes show that the political landscapes are also dynamic within the established parties.

applicant for the successor

With Brehmer's retreat, new opportunities are now opening up for other candidates in the Harz constituency. The CDU-Wernigerode relies on Christian Fischer, a 49-year-old lawyer who has been the managing director of Harzer transport company since 2019. This could be a fresh perspective for the voters.

On the other hand, the Christian Democrats in Halberstadt support the 37-year-old industrial engineer Artjom Pusch. He had ran second in the European elections in June 2023, but did not receive the necessary votes for the move into parliament. Brehmer's decision could thus pave the way for a new generation of leaders within the CDU.

Heike Brehmer's withdrawal is not only a personal step, but also a strategic rethink within the CDU Saxony-Anhalt. The upcoming competition for the candidacy could influence the dynamics within the party and possibly create new political alliances or rivalries. So far, the exact reasons for your decision have not been reported in detail, but the effects on the political landscape in the Harz

These developments are particularly important at a time when political balance of power in Germany is constantly changing. The CDU faces the challenge of strengthening and claiming its position, especially in the current political atmosphere. The coming months could be decisive for how the CDU positions itself in the run -up to the next federal election and which candidates it will.

For more information about the background of these developments and the future candidates in the Harz, See the current reporting on www.presseportal.de .