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- 1Union criticised over response to Heidenau far-right unrest●Heidenau ist eine weitere beredte Selbstauskunft der Union. Nicht über die AfD, nicht über den Zustand der Demokratie, s
Commentary in German is arguing that the Union's reaction to events in Heidenau says more about the party itself than about the AfD or the state of German democracy. Critics point to the CDU/CSU's long-standing mantra that Nazis must be countered 'on substance' rather than banned, and charge that the formula has become an empty self-justification. The debate feeds into broader arguments over how mainstream conservatives should confront the far right.
- 2Jens Spahn accused of throwing Germany's Union into disarray●# Spahn # JensSpahn # CDU # Union # vonLucke "...die ganze Union in großer Unordnung..." https://www. n-tv.de/mediathek/
German CDU politician Jens Spahn is at the centre of criticism after comments in which the Union is described as being in great disorder. Referencing Hans-Georg von Lucke, observers say Spahn appears to have claimed a free rein within the party, fuelling debate about internal discipline and leadership tensions in the CDU/CSU ahead of key political decisions.