CSU Reiterates Opposition to Coalition with Greens Amidst Divergent Views within Union
The Christian Social Union (CSU) has firmly rejected the idea of a coalition with the Greens, contrasting the views of CDU leader Friedrich Merz who sees potential overlaps in foreign policy. CSU Group Leader Alexander Dobrindt and party head Markus Söder highlight fundamental disagreements over migration, internal security, and economic policies, particularly regarding transportation. However, parliamentary leader Thorsten Frei advocates for a more open approach post-election. The Greens’ leader, Franziska Brantner, indicated alignment with Merz on issues related to the Ukraine conflict, complicating the party dynamics further.