German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a difficult meeting with CDU district chairs, who raised concerns about the political impact of his unpopularity, according to the available report.
The local party leaders said Merz’s standing was hurting the CDU’s image. One district chair reportedly advised candidates not to put the party logo on campaign posters, warning that doing so could cost them votes.
The chairs also cautioned that the party could face a strong challenge from the far-right, described in the report as a potential “blue surprise.”
Sources: Der Spiegel.