Chaos in CDU nomination: Great interest breaks out space!

Chaos in CDU nomination: Great interest breaks out space!

in Grömitz on September 27th there was an unexpected incident during a planned constituency general meeting of the CDU Ostholstein and Stormarn. Over 350 members had gathered to discuss the nomination of a candidate for the 21st German Bundestag in constituency 9 Ostholstein/Stromarn Nord. However, this high number of participants caused significant problems.

Karsten Alwast, deputy district chairman of the CDU Ostholstein, commented on the situation: "At the same time, we were overwhelmed and pleased with the great response and the number of members who wanted to attend the event." However, the beach hall in Grömitz was only designed for around 200 people, which made it impossible for security reasons and due to legal concerns to carry out the event.

new appointment required

"A implementation with over 350 voters and additional guests would not have been possible in the premises. This number was based on experience from the past and was adapted to the current situation," Alwast continued. The high level of interest caused the board members of CDU Ostholstein and Stormarn to be forced to cancel the session and to set a new appointment in more suitable premises.

The regret about this decision was great. Alwast emphasized that the displeasure of the members, some of whom had traveled from far away, was understandable. The board members of the CDU Ostholstein and Stormarn are now required to advise on the further procedure promptly and to announce a new appointment in order to successfully complete the nomination.

This incident not only illustrates the challenges in the organization of large events, but also the interest of the members in political participation. The course and the evaluation of this general meeting will surely be discussed in the coming days as part of political reporting. Further information can can be read here .