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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the CDU would seek to cut electricity taxes for all consumers to the European Union minimum after a two-day leadership meeting.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Germany live blog: CDU considers leaving the plenary chamber if AfD politician Siegmund is elected

To prevent possible CDU votes for Ulrich Siegmund in Saxony-Anhalt +++ Merz announces a cut in the electricity tax for everyone +++ Klingbeil: New election of the SPD dual leadership +++ all developments in the live blog

Germany live blog: CDU considers leaving the plenary chamber if AfD politician Siegmund is elected
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Germany live blog: CDU considers leaving Ulrich Siegmund's plenary chamber during the vote

To prevent possible CDU votes for the AfD politician in Saxony-Anhalt, Merz announces a reduction of the electricity tax for everyone; Klingbeil calls for a new election of the SPD's dual leadership; all developments in the live blog

Germany live blog: CDU considers leaving Ulrich Siegmund's plenary chamber during the vote
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Der Spiegel
CDU: Friedrich Merz aims to lower electricity prices for all households

The chancellor promises that relief measures that had been planned will now actually come. In a Berlin appearance, Merz also uses the moment to respond to Bas's resignation and to send a message to Donald Trump.

CDU: Friedrich Merz aims to lower electricity prices for all households
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Die Zeit
CDU leadership retreat: CDU aims to lower electricity tax to the European minimum

The CDU will push for lowering the electricity tax. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced this at the end of a two-day party leadership retreat.

CDU leadership retreat: CDU aims to lower electricity tax to the European minimum
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Die Zeit
CDU leadership retreat: CDU aims to lower electricity tax to the European minimum

The CDU will push for lowering the electricity tax. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced this at the end of a two-day party leadership retreat.

CDU leadership retreat: CDU aims to lower electricity tax to the European minimum
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Der Spiegel
Electricity tax: What Merz's plans for consumers will bring

Chancellor Merz announces plans to cut the electricity tax for everyone. That would not only provide financial relief but also make electric cars and heat pumps more economical. But there is also reason for skepticism.

Electricity tax: What Merz's plans for consumers will bring
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Der Spiegel
CDU in Crisis: What the Withdrawal of Bärbel Bas Means for Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz is fighting to stave off the CDU's slide. At a presidium retreat the party hopes to find answers. But in the middle of it, the withdrawal of SPD chair Bärbel Bas interrupts the proceedings.

CDU in Crisis: What the Withdrawal of Bärbel Bas Means for Friedrich Merz
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
CDU in a slump – Merz seeks a breakthrough with relief measures

The German CDU has not been able to shake off its crisis for months. Over the weekend the party leadership met for a policy retreat. Once again the chancellor promised citizens a turnaround.

CDU in a slump – Merz seeks a breakthrough with relief measures
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
CDU retreat: Not even time to lick wounds yet

The CDU leadership's discussions should provide strategic clarity. Then Bärbel Bas will step down. And a new crisis must be resolved.

CDU retreat: Not even time to lick wounds yet
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Handelsblatt
Parties: Merz to push for lower electricity tax for everyone

During a leadership retreat, the CDU is seeking ways out of its crisis. The chancellor signals substantive policy adjustments that should also bring relief to millions of households.

Parties: Merz to push for lower electricity tax for everyone
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Handelsblatt
Union: Merz promises cheaper electricity - and fights for trust

With immediate measures, the CDU aims to win back the people's trust in the major reform plans. In doing so, Chancellor Merz relies on three priorities.

Union: Merz promises cheaper electricity - and fights for trust
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Presidium retreat: Merz wants more 'security' - but after Bas's resignation nothing is certain

The CDU wants to pull itself out of the crisis and calls for 'affordable living' and justice. But in the new coalition dispute, this message is drowned out

Presidium retreat: Merz wants more 'security' - but after Bas's resignation nothing is certain
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Germany live blog: Merz announces a reduction of the electricity tax for everyone

'To the European minimum' +++ Chancellor calls for rapid bill proposals from the new labor minister Schweitzer after Bas's resignation +++ Klingbeil: call for a new SPD leadership +++ all developments in the live blog

Germany live blog: Merz announces a reduction of the electricity tax for everyone
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Handelsblatt
Conclusion of the CDU's Retreat: CDU Ends the Crisis Retreat — Söder Backs Merz

What measures can the CDU use to win back voters? Where is it headed in the long term? Can the chancellor stabilize himself? After the CDU's crisis retreat, these questions may have answers.

Conclusion of the CDU's Retreat: CDU Ends the Crisis Retreat — Söder Backs Merz
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Handelsblatt
Commentary: Friedrich Merz only has two bad options left

The CDU prime ministers are pressing the chancellor to change course. The party must decide whether to stay with the chancellor's tight reform agenda.

Commentary: Friedrich Merz only has two bad options left
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