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WELT columnist Jörges decries self-destruction of Germany's SPD and CDU
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In a WELT opinion column, Hans-Ulrich Jörges sharply criticizes the current state of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) and Christian Democrats (CDU). He argues that the SPD is losing its political course, while the CDU is abandoning its "Brandmauer" — its firewall against cooperation with the far-right AfD. Jörges expresses dismay at what he calls the self-destruction of these parties, framing the situation as "the Merz Republic." The commentary reflects ongoing tensions within Germany's mainstream parties amid shifting political dynamics.
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In "Meine WELT – Meine Meinung," columnist Hans-Ulrich Jörges takes stock of the state of the SPD and CDU. According to Jörges, the Social Democrats are losing their course, while the Union is abandoning its firewall: "I am appalled by the self-destruction of these parties."
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