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Schulz says AfD is a “mass party” and Merz will remain chancellor

In an interview, SPD figure and former European Parliament president Martin Schulz said no one sought to replace Merz when he asked party leaders on Sunday night.

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What is happening

Schulz said all those present remained silent when Merz asked who wanted to replace him. He also said the German CDU would not end up like Italy’s Christian Democracy and that it needed another leader.

Why is it on the Radar?

The interview presents Schulz’s assessment of the AfD’s strength and of the CDU’s leadership situation.

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