Internal Criticism Between CDU and SPD

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU, expressed his discontent during a meeting of the Union faction regarding the SPD. His critical remarks immediately attracted media attention. Steffen Bilger, the parliamentary manager of the Union, sought to mitigate the damage, commenting on the situation: 'Such leaks are really bad.' These tensions within the political landscape of Germany raise questions about future cooperation between the parties and highlight the challenges facing the Union.