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CDU and CSU prioritize Ukraine and defense. Voters don't


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Published in Politics and Government on Sunday, January 12th 2025 at 12:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The Christian Democrats have prioritized defense spending and supplying more arms to Ukraine. Though the party is popular in the polls, these proposals do not reflect the priorities of German voters.

The article from MSN discusses the differing priorities between Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) parties and their voter base regarding Ukraine and defense issues. While the CDU and CSU, under the leadership of figures like Friedrich Merz, have been vocal about supporting Ukraine and increasing defense spending, this stance does not resonate with a significant portion of their electorate. Recent polls indicate that many CDU/CSU voters are more concerned with domestic issues such as inflation, energy prices, and immigration rather than foreign policy or defense. This discrepancy highlights a potential challenge for the parties as they navigate their political strategy ahead of upcoming elections, balancing their international commitments with the domestic concerns of their supporters.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/cdu-and-csu-prioritize-ukraine-and-defense-voters-don-t/ar-BB1rk97p ]

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