Germany Day: Young Union calls for change in the federal election campaign

Germany Day: Young Union calls for change in the federal election campaign

The Junge Union's Germany Day in Halle (Saale) was characterized by passionate speeches and committed discussions that placed a clear focus on the upcoming federal election campaign. The aim is to set the course for replacing the current traffic light government. Friedrich Merz, the candidate for chancellor of the CDU and CSU, encouraged the participants to actively shape a change in political direction by election day. Among those present were four members of the Junge Union from the Fulda and Vogelsberg districts, who discussed around 200 applications for three days.

In his rousing speech, Merz emphasized that every day that the traffic light government steps down early represents a success for Germany. He appeared determined to take responsibility for the government and expressed his wish for an end to the stalemate in favor of new prospects for prosperity. Merz also called for increased appreciation for the achievements of both employers and employees. In his opinion, Germany's prosperity depends heavily on economic growth and innovation. Therefore, a reliable and long-term policy in the interests of the citizens is of the utmost importance - a challenge that is not sufficiently met under the current traffic light government.

Positions and concerns

Merz took the opportunity to criticize citizens' money, which he sees as a kind of basic income. He spoke out in favor of reducing social benefits and creating work incentives. In this context, he decidedly ruled out a coalition with the AfD. Anyone who really wants a change in political course should not give these “alternatives” any votes, as they will not assume government responsibility anyway, according to Merz.

The federal chairman of the Junge Union, Johannes Winkel, who was also re-elected, was able to welcome a large number of prominent politicians. In addition to Merz, the audience also heard speeches from Carsten Linnemann, the CDU general secretary, and the Prime Minister of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff. The four participants from East Hesse included Lukas Kaufmann (Wartenberg), Benedikt Stock (Hünfeld), Alexander Kluge (Bad Salzschlirf) and Melissa Herber (Rasdorf).

The Hessian delegation, which consisted of 62 members under the leadership of JU state chairman Leopold Born (Frankfurt), was very satisfied with how the event went. The re-election of the two Hessian federal board members Fabian Beine (Main-Taunus) and Pascal Reddig (Main-Kinzig) was particularly pleasing. Next year, the Junge Union's Germany Day will take place in Rust in Baden-Württemberg.