After Leaving CDU Parliamentary Group, Diener Quits CDU Party

Thomas Diener, a formerly prominent member of the CDU in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, has officially resigned from both the CDU parliamentary group and the party itself. This latest move comes just a month after his initial withdrawal from the CDU's state parliamentary faction, signaling a significant political shift ahead of the state elections.

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The political and internal party developments of the past time as well as the interaction with each other no longer sufficiently correspond to my personal convictions and my understanding of political cooperation.

Diener cited "political and internal party developments" and a perceived lack of adequate "political cooperation" as reasons for his departure. He also resigned from the CDU's district council group in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, where he currently serves as district council president. Reports suggest Diener felt his work as a state representative was increasingly obstructed since January, with a lack of press releases being a point of contention.

The political landscape in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is now abuzz with speculation about Diener's next move. He is widely expected to join the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group, a decision that the AfD faction is scheduled to discuss in an upcoming meeting. Diener has reportedly expressed his willingness to join the AfD and has engaged in discussions with the party.

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We are very pleased that we can most likely welcome him here tomorrow as a new faction member.

AfD faction leader Enrico Schult expressed optimism about Diener's potential addition, stating, "We are very pleased that we can most likely welcome him here tomorrow as a new faction member." Schult noted that extensive conversations with Diener revealed significant common ground in state politics, referencing Diener's attendance at an AfD faction summer party last year. The AfD is still considering whether Diener will also join their district council faction.

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It has been obvious that the common ground in state politics with Mr. Diener is there.