CDU district chiefs blame Merz for member exits amid leadership debate

Brandenburg CDU district chairmen publicly attribute party member departures to dissatisfaction with party leader Friedrich Merz, fueling an internal debate over separating the chancellery and CDU chairmanship. The criticism signals intra-party friction ahead of potential leadership contests, though the scale of exits and broader support for Merz remain unquantified.

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