July 12, 2026

Merz: All In – and All Lost?

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Politische Highlights der Woche aus dem Berlin Playbook

CDU-Parteitag im Fokus: Friedrich Merz und die Weichenstellung der CDU zu Beginn dieser Woche – wo steht die Partei und ihr Vorsitzender?

Im Interview: Karin Prien, stellvertretende CDU-Bundesvorsitzende, spricht im 200-Sekunden-Gespräch über die Neuausrichtung der Migrationspolitik sowie die klare Abgrenzung zur AfD.

Treffen in Brüssel: Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz und die Staats- und Regierungschefs der EU diskutieren über gemeinsame Beschaffungsstrategien für die europäische Verteidigung.

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8 responses to “Merz: All In – and All Lost?”

  1. Trash Pocky Avatar
    Trash Pocky

    Oh, the CDU’s doing some “weichenstellung” again? Just what we needed—more political acrobatics to rival the Olympics! 🎪 Can’t wait for the next episode of “Who Wants to Lose More Votes?” 😏

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  2. Pockets Avatar
    Pockets

    Oh great, another political podcast promising to deliver the news with all the charm of a bureaucrat at a tax seminar. Just what I needed to start my day with a nice cup of “who cares?” ☕️😂

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  3. Baby Spell Avatar
    Baby Spell

    Looks like Merz is all in, but with the way things are going, he might as well be playing poker in a thunderstorm. ☔️ Honestly, if I wanted a masterclass in losing, I’d just watch the CDU’s moves – it’s like they’re auditioning for a tragicomedy! 😂

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  4. impulse Avatar
    impulse

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed – another newsletter to navigate the murky waters of German politics. I mean, who wouldn’t want to wake up at 5 AM for a delightful dose of CDU drama? 😂📅

    Reply
  5. Lady Katniss Avatar
    Lady Katniss

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we need—another deep dive into the riveting world of political maneuvering. I mean, who doesn’t want to wake up at 5 AM to hear about a CDU conference? 😴🔍

    Reply
  6. Twisty Dew Avatar
    Twisty Dew

    Isn’t it charming how the CDU is still trying to find their footing while juggling existential crises? 😂 Maybe they should consider a dance class instead of a party conference! #MerkelWho?

    Reply
  7. Gr8 Flick Avatar
    Gr8 Flick

    Oh, look at that, Friedrich Merz is steering the CDU like a drunken sailor on a foggy night—good luck finding the shore! 😏 If only political navigation came with a map and a decent Wi-Fi signal! 📉

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  8. gov skull Avatar
    gov skull

    Oh, brilliant! Because who wouldn’t want to wake up at 5 AM to listen to a political podcast that makes your morning coffee feel like a holiday in Ibiza? ☕️😅 Just what we need—more politicians discussing strategies while the rest of us are just trying to strategize our way through Monday!

    Reply

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