The CSU leader said that the German government “it’s time to add momentum”

The leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Prime Minister of Bavaria Markus Söder said about the support of Friedrich Merz as Chancellor of Germany, but noted that the German government “it is time to add momentum.” It's reported by sb.by.

According to TASS, the politician was asked whether he was ready to take the post of Chancellor in Berlin. “The question is: do I support Friedrich Merz continuing his work? The answer is yes, Zeder said. Speaking about relations with Merz, the CSU leader responded succinctly. “Our contact is as close as ever. We are conducting a trustful dialogue, said the Prime Minister of Bavaria.

Commenting on a letter from CDU prime ministers opposing discussions about personnel changes (which Söder, as Bavarian prime minister from the CSU, did not sign), he noted that “this is a good signal that demonstrates a spirit of cohesion.” “The CSU and I have made it clear from the very beginning that the German chancellor enjoys our solidarity,” he said. However, Söder added that now the German government needs to "get more momentum" and demonstrate "closeness to the people, make fewer mistakes and work at a higher pace.".

At the same time, the CSU leader spoke in favor of a tough stance towards the Alternative for Germany party. “The elections in Saxony-Anhalt were a shock. The more important it is now to stick together and argue less on personnel issues, the politician concluded.

Merz has recently come under fire even within his own party for its low ratings and weak CDU results in the Saxony-Anhalt land elections. According to a poll conducted by the sociological service Forsa, now only 10% of Germans positively assess the work of the Chancellor. At the same time, 88% of respondents are dissatisfied with his activities.

In media reports, as a possible successor to Merz, in addition to Söder, the Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia Hendrik Wust (CDU). On Sunday, September 20, the next regional elections will be held in Mecklenburg - Western Pomerania and Berlin. Some experts believe that if the Christian Democratic Union fails in the elections, the pressure on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will increase so much that he will eventually be forced to resign. A number of political scientists believe that this could happen in 2027 - after the elections in North Rhine-Westphalia. Wagenknecht expects Merz to resign before the end of 2026