Sunday, October 10, 2021
Restructuring of the CDU
Altmeier: “Everyone should start with themselves”
Peter Altmeier has been a member of the Bundestack since 1994, and he now relinquishes his mandate of his own free will. The outgoing Economic Affairs Minister says he and Annegret Cromb-Karanbauer want to set a good example and send the signal for departure. But they do not want to put any pressure.
Federal Economy Minister Peter Altmeyer has spoken out in support of the CDU’s rapid restructuring at the federal level after abandoning his parliamentary mandate. Altmeier said in an interview with the German Press Agency that it could and should send a “strong signal of exit”. “It will only succeed if we listen to the party more closely than ever before.”
Alt Mayer and Defense Minister Annegret Cromb-Garenbauer announced on Saturday that they would surprisingly dismiss their parliamentary mandates. This clarifies the path for Nadine Shawn and Marcus Ul, who will then join the Bundestack as heirs from the CDU state list in Charland.
The union has historically performed poorly in the federal election. “After such a failure, the CDU should have consequences and renewal,” Altmeier said. “It was already clear to me on election night. And everyone should start with themselves.” Cramp-Garenbauer had very similar views. “It made me want to act together this week. Annegret Cromb-Karenba and I wanted to be a good role model, but we didn’t put any pressure on anyone. My heart bleed when I saw how many young and good people they could not bankrupt.
Altmeier continued: “At the federal level we need relocation now, which can and should send a strong signal of change.” The CDU should now make it clear that there is a privilege for all voters beyond political boundaries. When asked what role CSU boss Marcus Soder should have, Altmeyer said Soder had the highest value across the country for more than a year with Union politician and Chancellor Angela Merkel. “The new CDU leadership and Marcus Soder need to build a strong team. This is the only way to win back.”
Projects: Gardening, Reading, Holidays
CDU President Armin Lachet announced this Monday that he would propose a one-party conference for top CDU organizations to restructure staff. He wants to moderate this process. Altmeier said of his own future: “I will accept my responsibility in government until the last day, and then take my first long vacation in 16 years.” The ministers of the old government will remain in office until the new government is formed after the new Bundestag constitution.
When asked what his life would be like without a Bundestack member, what he plans to do and what he expects most, Altmeier said: “More time for gardening and reading, maybe even writing. And I will continue to participate. In political discussions as a citizen. The 63-year-old has been a member of the Bundestack since 1994 and has been Minister of Economic Affairs since March 2018. Previously, he was chairman of the Federal Chancellor.