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Theologian Margot Käßmann warns against rearmament in Europe: As a 16-year-old, Margot Käßmann demonstrated against the Vietnam War in the USA ...
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The federal government argued too much and decided too little, says former Federal Minister and former Head of the Federal Chancellery Peter Altmaier on the ... Show more
Peter Altmaier campaigns for Alexander Dobrindt as Chancellor on ZDF: Refreshingly clear words were spoken on Thursday on Markus Lanz's show ...
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The election of the AfD's state parliament president in Magdeburg plunges Chancellor Merz and the government into a deep crisis ... Show more
Fischer, Thierse, and Altmaier oppose alliance with the Left Party: Political heavyweights urge Greens, SPD, and CDU to form a coalition in Berlin
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Five years out of politics: What is Peter Altmaier doing today?: Five years ago, Peter Altmaier left high-level politics behind. In this interview ...
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Cabinet reshuffle: "What Merz is doing with Schnieder now is incomprehensible to all of us"
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Key FactsCDU Faces Internal Turmoil Over Merz’s Leadership
Jul 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The removal of Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder by CDU leader Merz is seen as disloyal and disrespectful.
- Merz’s handling of communications has caused significant disappointment and growing estrangement within the Rhineland-Palatinate CDU.
- A public letter from the regional parliamentary group highlights ongoing dissatisfaction and cancellation of a meeting with Merz.
- Schnieder’s resignation marks the end of a period of unity in the state CDU founded on loyalty and civic values.
Future CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader Frei calls blunder in government reshuffle "bad luck"
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Opinion“That’s what I learned from Merkel”: Altmaier refuses any criticism of Merz from Lanz
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Why does Germany develop cutting-edge technology but fail to scale it up? In his first episode of "Technology to Your Ears - | Impulses ... Show more
Peter Altmaier: „Alle reden über Gefahren, keiner sieht die Chancen."
Peter Altmaier: „Alle reden über Gefahren, keiner sieht die Chancen."
Reiche, Habeck, Altmaier: From "Chancellor Potential" to "Disastrous" - | Economist delivers surprising verdict
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Peter Altmaier warns of a “state crisis” in Germany CDU politician: Peter Altmaier warns of a "state crisis" in Germany - | Video - | WELT
Altmaier warnt vor Scheitern der Koalition: Der Ex-Kanzleramtschef ist tief besorgt über das Agieren der schwarz-roten Koalition, sieht zu wenig Handwerk und ...
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Paid articlePaywallFormer CDU politician Peter Altmaier criticized the ruling parties’ lack of concrete plans for health insurance and pension reforms on the talk show “Markus ... Show more
There is discontent within the CDU over the Merz government—and public trust is at an all-time low
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“Söder would have made a good chancellor”: Former Economics Minister Altmaier in an interview
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OpinionKatherina Reiche's Solar Trap: Heating, PV, and gas: Katherina Reiche is under fire and labeled a gas lobbyist. But she could achieve something historic ...
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"A real farce" - | Rich plan for renewables meets with fierce criticism from industry
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Stockach Fools' Court: Markus Söder sentenced to 150 liters of wine: Markus Söder stood before an audience at the Fools' Court in Stockach. 1 ...
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Intelligence service: BND monitored Obama's phone calls from Air Force One - | Golem.de
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Pension dispute: Peter Altmaier has an "uneasy feeling": Former Chancellor's Office Chief Peter Altmaier has an "uneasy feeling" about the pension dispute ...
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OpinionGuest commentary: France shows what happens when the firewall falls: The CDU is debating whether to open itself up to the AfD. A look at the neighboring country ...
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Nord Stream 2: Former ministers Gabriel and Altmaier testify before the U-Committee
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Peter Altmaier warns of a wave of executions in Iran: The CDU politician who was Merkel's right-hand man keeps a low political profile ...
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Paid articlePaywall Saarbrücken: Minister promises higher master craftsman bonus on the occasion of the anniversary
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OpinionBerlin slows down the energy transition: The long-awaited monitoring report is available. Minister Reiche doesn't seem to understand it. A commentary.
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CDU politician Altmaier on the refugee summer: “We were facing a very, very difficult situation.”
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CDU politician Altmaier on the refugee summer: “We were facing a very, very difficult situation.”
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Energy transition and green electricity in Germany: What is Katherina Reiche up to?
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