CDU leans toward Merkel’s legacy as Merz shifts to the center
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At the CDU’s Stuttgart congress, Angela Merkel was warmly welcomed, signaling a cautious return to Merkelism, while Friedrich Merz adopts a centrist stance and appears to broker unity—keeping a wary eye on the AfD and other internal tensions as the party prioritizes governing power over open conflict with Merkel’s legacy.
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