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CSU Leader Söder Praises Chancellor as 'Very, Very Stable and Strong'
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CSU Leader Söder Praises Chancellor as 'Very, Very Stable and Strong'

From Der Spiegel · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • CSU leader Markus Söder stated that Chancellor Friedrich Merz is stable and strong.
  • Söder believes Merz will remain chancellor and warned against speculation that could lead to early elections.
  • He urged for unity and focus on policy implementation rather than internal political maneuvering.

CSU party leader Markus Söder expressed strong confidence in Chancellor Friedrich Merz's leadership, describing him as "very, very stable and strong." Söder, who is also the Bavarian Minister-President, asserted in an ARD summer interview that he is "convinced that Friedrich Merz will remain the chancellor."

I am firmly convinced that Friedrich Merz will remain the chancellor.

— Markus SöderSöder stated his belief in Merz's continued leadership.

Addressing recent cabinet reshuffles and the prolonged vacancy for the Federal Minister of Transport, Söder characterized these events as mere "episodes in between." He believes the federal government is "very, very well" positioned overall. However, he criticized the excessive talk within Germany, stating, "In Germany, we talk endlessly."

In Germany, we talk endlessly.

— Markus SöderSöder criticized the excessive political discourse in Germany.

Söder cautioned that any move to end Merz's chancellorship prematurely could destabilize the Union bloc and potentially trigger new elections. He warned that those seeking early elections after such a preparatory period would only be "promoting one thing: radicals to power." Therefore, he advised everyone to "concentrate on working and less on speculating in the background."

Anyone who wants new elections after such a lead-up, only promotes one thing: radicals to power.

— Markus SöderSöder warned about the consequences of seeking early elections.
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