CDU's Social Wing in Saxony Elects New Chairman

Dietmar Link has been elected the new state chairman of the Christian Democratic Labour Community (CDA) in Saxony, Germany, marking a leadership change after 17 years. Link, who previously served as deputy state chairman, takes over from Alexander Krauß, who had led the organization since 2008.

The CDA is known as the social wing of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). In his new role, Link announced his intention to strengthen the CDA's position as the social conscience of the CDU. He emphasized the need to prioritize the concerns of employees, families, pensioners, and socially disadvantaged individuals, particularly during times of significant economic and societal challenges.

Link, 61, has a background in social work, having been on the board of the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe in Saxony since 2009. His election signifies a renewed focus on social issues within the party structure in Saxony. Meanwhile, Krauß will continue his involvement at the federal level as a deputy federal chairman of the CDA.

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Especially in times of great economic and societal challenges, the concerns of employees, families, pensioners, and the socially disadvantaged must be brought even more into the focus of political action.