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Christian Social Union (CSU)

The conservative CSU is a regional Bavarian party, which plays an important role on the federal level as "sister party" to chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU.

The CSU traditionally has a comfortable majority of around 50 percent in Bavaria. The average age of its 147,000 members is 59, they live mainly in rural areas. CSU leaders are known for their beer-swilling populism, they embrace conservative family policies for stay-at-home moms and anti gay marriage; some are euroskeptic, and the party leadership wants foreigner drivers to pay to use German motorways. This page provides a collection of DW's content the CSU.

Parteispende

Corporate donations to mainstream German political parties fall 30.12.2019

Donations from major firms to political parties dropped by two-thirds this year, new figures have shown. But corporations have found new ways to support the main parties.
Gipfel der EU-Staats- und Regierungschefs in Brüssel

Germany: Merkel's 'grand coalition' faces array of new challenges 29.12.2019

A poll has found that one-third of Germans want new elections. Right-wing populists are most eager to clear the decks, and the new SPD leadership has fueled concern about the stability of Germany's grand coalition.
Deutschland 130 Km/hTempolimit

German government shows cracks over autobahn speed limit 26.12.2019

Angela Merkel's coalition government showed another fault line over the Christmas holiday: her conservative transport minister petulantly dismissed Social Democrat calls for an autobahn speed limit.
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Germany's conservatives back ban on tobacco ads 10.12.2019

Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc has dropped its longstanding opposition to curbs on tobacco advertising. Health advocates welcome the breakthrough, warning Germany needs to do more to protect young people.
SPD Landesparteitag Symbolbild SPD Kurs

Opinion: New SPD leadership could bring Germany closer to new election 01.12.2019

The Social Democrats have elected two critics of the grand coalition with the conservative CDU/CSU to lead the party. DW's Sabine Kinkartz writes that if the duo gets its way, the Merkel government could soon be history.
CDU Motto Die Mitte Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer

German CDU chief: No overhaul of German coalition deal 17.11.2019

Germany is governed by a coalition of Angela Merkel's CDU, its sister party CSU, and the center-left SPD. Many want to rethink the relationship, but CDU chief Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer has rejected the idea.
US und türkische Truppen Syrien

German defense minister harshly criticizes US and Turkey 19.10.2019

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer has condemned the US and Turkey for endangering the stability of the NATO alliance. She also called on Germany to be more assertive in helping solve international conflicts.
Deutschland Reichstagsgebäude in Berlin

Merkel's government delivers on promises, but voters aren't convinced 19.08.2019

The German government is working at a "record-breaking" pace according to a new study, but only 10% of voters agree. With state elections looming, time is running out for Berlin to convince the public it's doing its job.
Deutschland Hans-Georg Maaßen, ehemaliger Präsident Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz

Merkel ally AKK suggests party exclusion for ex-spy chief 17.08.2019

Germany's ex-spy chief Hans-Georg Maassen faces possible exclusion from Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives over his alleged far-right stance. The call comes from CDU party chief Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer.
Deutschland Berlin Kanzlerin Merkel empfängt dänische Ministerpräsidentin Mette Frederiksen

AfD aside, Germans consider Angela Merkel's health private 13.07.2019

Nearly 60% of Germans say Angela Merkel's shaking in public is a personal matter, according to a survey. The chancellor, who turns 65 next week, has led Germany since 2005.
Symbolbild Deutschland PKW-Maut

Tolls on the autobahn? Germany counts cost of failed plan 25.06.2019

A scheme to introduce tolls on highways was meant to provide a financial windfall for the German government. Instead, it left a €53 million-sized hole in the public purse. Lawmakers want answers.
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Berlin to freeze rents for five years 18.06.2019

Renters are increasingly unable to afford housing in Berlin. An influential property-owners' association has called for landlords to raise rents before the bill can go into effect.
Symbolfoto PKW-Maut | Maut-Schild auf Autobahn

ECJ set to rule on German autobahn tolls 18.06.2019

Traveling on Germany's motorways could soon become much pricier, especially for foreigners. However, not everyone agrees that implementing road tolls on the autobahn will be profitable.
Anstecker der Volksparteien CDU und SPD auf brüchigem Grund

Germans want Merkel's ruling coalition to continue rule 11.06.2019

Ruling parties in Germany performed badly in the recent EU vote, prompting speculation that Angela Merkel's government could fall. A new opinion poll shows Germans want the CSU/CDU and the SPD to stay together.
Wolken über dem Reichstag in Berlin

Germany's political parties CDU, CSU, SPD, AfD, FDP, Left party, Greens - what you need to know 07.06.2019

Here's a look at Germany's political parties, who they are and what they want.
Bundesdelegiertenkonferenz Bündnis 90/Die Grünen

Germany's Greens hit poll high, ahead of Merkel's bloc: survey 06.06.2019

The opposition Greens have hit a record high in a new opinion poll, pulling ahead of Angela Merkel's conservatives. The center-left SPD have dropped even further, slipping behind the far-right Alternative for Germany.
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