Merz leadership crisis deepens as Wüst emerges as challenger, Ronzheimer reports

Bild deputy chief Paul Ronzheimer revealed on Markus Lanz that internal Union party tensions have escalated, with NRW Minister President Hendrik Wüst playing a key role in the crisis surrounding CDU leader Friedrich Merz. The report suggests open dissent within the party, though specific details remain unconfirmed. This signals potential leadership instability in Germany's main opposition party ahead of the 2025 elections.