Linnemanns Rückzug und die Folgen für Merz

Friedrich Merz hat ein Personalproblem: Carsten Linnemann lehnt ab

CDU-Chef Friedrich Merz steht vor einer personellen Herausforderung. Sein Vertrauter Carsten Linnemann hat ihm überraschend abgesagt – er will nicht Wirtschaftsminister werden. Gordon Repinski analysiert die Gründe dafür: Das prestigeträchtige Amt hat an Attraktivität verloren und wird zunehmend zur politischen „heißen Kartoffel“. Nun steht Merz unter Druck, eine neue Kandidatin oder einen neuen Kandidaten aus der Wirtschaft zu finden, um das mächtige Ministerium überzeugend zu besetzen.

CDU und AfD: Neue Signale im Umgang

In der AfD sorgt unterdessen eine wachsende Debatte für Aufmerksamkeit: Innerhalb der CDU mehren sich Stimmen, die der rechtspopulistischen Partei unter bestimmten Umständen Ausschussvorsitze im Bundestag nicht mehr grundsätzlich verweigern wollen. Pauline von Pezold berichtet, wie die AfD intern darauf reagiert – und welche strategischen Überlegungen sie nun anstellt.

Im Fokus: CSU-Politiker Holetschek im Kurzinterview

Im „200-Sekunden-Interview“ spricht Klauss Holetschek (CSU) über den zukünftigen Umgang der Union mit der AfD. Er skizziert die Haltung seiner Partei und was aus seiner Sicht auf die Union zukommt.

Berlin Playbook: Politik auf den Punkt – als Podcast und Newsletter

Für alle, die früh bestens informiert in den politischen Tag starten wollen, gibt es das Berlin Playbook täglich ab 5 Uhr morgens als Podcast. Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team liefern kompakte Analysen, europäische Perspektiven und exklusive Hintergründe.

Hauptstadt-Profis können zusätzlich den Berlin Playbook-Newsletter abonnieren – mit allen wichtigen Themen und Einschätzungen des Tages direkt im Postfach. Das kostenlose Abo gibt es hier: https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/berlin-playbook

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10 responses to “Linnemanns Rückzug und die Folgen für Merz”

  1. grabber Avatar

    Oh, splendid! Just what we need—a game of musical chairs in the CDU while Carsten decamps to the comfy sidelines. Who knew being the Wirtschaftsminister would feel more like holding a live grenade? 🎭💼

  2. wooden man Avatar
    wooden man

    Oh, brilliant! Who wouldn’t want to take a job where you can get roasted like a chestnut over an open flame? 😏 Maybe Merz should just start a talent show instead—”Who Wants to Be a Minister?” Sounds like a hit! 🍿

  3. vicious street Avatar
    vicious street

    Oh, splendid! Nothing like watching Merz play musical chairs while everyone else has already left the party. 🍷 Who knew being a Wirtschaftsminister was akin to babysitting a bunch of toddlers with sticky fingers? 😂

  4. Delirium Avatar

    Looks like Merz thought he had a star player in Linnemann, but it turns out he’s just another footie who prefers the bench. 😏 Now he’s stuck searching for a replacement like a desperate waiter looking for a tip on a Friday night! 🍻

  5. crash test Avatar
    crash test

    Looks like Merz is on a real scavenger hunt for a minister, eh? Maybe he should send out a few more ‘help wanted’ ads – after all, who wouldn’t want the privilege of being a political hot potato? 🥔😅

  6. Rosie Bird Avatar
    Rosie Bird

    So, Merz is left hunting for a new Wirtschaftsminister like a kid in a candy store with a limited budget. Good luck, mate! 🍬 Who knew politics could be such a delightful game of musical chairs? 🎶

  7. lightweight Avatar
    lightweight

    Oh, fantastic, another day in the political circus—Merz is scrambling like a hen trying to lay golden eggs while Linnemann plays hard to get. I suppose the job of Wirtschaftsminister was just too passé for our dear Carsten, eh? 🥴

  8. LunaStar Avatar

    Oh, the joys of political musical chairs! Who knew that being a Wirtschaftsminister came with a side of “hot potato” and a sprinkle of indecision? 🍟🤣

  9. predator Avatar

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed—another game of “pass the potato” in Berlin’s political kitchen. 🍽️ I suppose Merz will have to dust off his charm and find someone brave enough to take the sizzling seat! 😂

  10. Grave Scuttlebutt Avatar
    Grave Scuttlebutt

    Oh, look at Merz scrambling like a cat in a room full of rocking chairs! 😹 Who knew being a Wirtschaftsminister now comes with a side of hot potato? Just what every aspiring politician dreams of! 🍟

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