According to the “image” of the new CDU Chief and inferior to the candidate in a personal interview, a further cooperation discussed. Today Kramp-Karrenbauer directs for the first time, the Presidium of the party.

The new CDU-Chairman, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, and Friedrich Merz have agreed to a report, in a personal interview to further cooperation. Merz and Kramp-Karrenbauer had been agreed that the CDU had to be conducted in accordance with the vote at the party is now together again, reported the “Bild” relying on the environment of the two politicians. Merz offered his help, but stay engaged in business.

Kramp-Karrenbauer and her two rival candidates after the election to the CDU chief.

The interview took place accordingly, on Thursday in Kramp cart Builder’s office and lasted for one and a half hours. At the end of January there should be a further Meeting. The third candidate for the CDU presidency, Jens Spahn, wool Merz will speak at the beginning of January.

“respect and trust”

Kramp-Karrenbauer announced after their narrow victory at the party Congress, to talk with Merz. In their talks, the two agreed, according to the report, that is not any different opinion in the matter, in the future, a personnel issue was made. It was clear that the CDU need more debates and a broader thematic statement. Other prominent figures from politics, economy and society in a kind of consultant could be appointed to the circle.

About the possible name of confidentiality had been agreed. The interview was marked by mutual respect and great trust, cited “image” from the closest perimeter of both participants.

Today’s Kramp-karrenbauer also heads for the first time, the CDU Party Executive Committee. Kramp cart Builder’s predecessor, Angela Merkel, is a member of the body of the closest leadership of the party, by virtue of their office. The third candidate in order of their succession, the in the first ballot, former Federal Minister of health, Jens Spahn, was re-elected to the Board. Merz had not perceived at the Congress of the offer of the CDU leadership, too, in the leadership bodies .

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