Christian Democratic Expert: The CDU Crisis Is the consequence of Merz’s Mistakes and Russia’s War Against Ukraine

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Political scientist and expert on the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Ursula Muench, stated on Tuesday in *Der Spiegel* that, following its defeat in the elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the CDU is “staring into the abyss.” In her view, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is not solely to blame for this situation; it is besides a consequence of Russia’s war against Ukraine.