Jan Redmann remains CDU leader in Brandenburg – share of votes is falling!

Jan Redmann remains CDU leader in Brandenburg – share of votes is falling!

In an exciting election process, Jan Redmann received the approval of the delegates at the CDU Brandenburg party conference in Schönefeld. With 146 out of 208 votes - which corresponds to almost 72 percent - Redmann remains chairman of the state CDU. However, this number is well below the 85.7 percent he achieved in his last election two years ago. Particularly in times when the CDU only received around 12 percent of the vote in last year's state elections, the party leadership is required to develop new strategic approaches.

The party conference not only provided the stage for Redmann's re-election, but also the opportunity to re-elect the entire state executive board and discuss the future direction of the party. In view of the business that is in the CDU's history books after the poor election result, it was clear that “there is something going on here”, as the saying goes.

New momentum for the CDU?

Redmann was the only candidate for the post, which can be seen as both a sign of confidence and a challenge to his taking office. His election should be viewed against the background that the CDU Brandenburg is in a process of change and must set the course for renewal.

The CDU's strategic direction will be particularly important in order to win back voters. In recent years, the party has pursued ambitious issues such as strengthening the competitiveness of the German steel industry. At the federal level, Chancellor Friedrich Merz invited high-ranking representatives of the steel industry to the steel summit to discuss necessary protective measures against global overcapacity and unfair trading practices. The importance of strengthening the German steel industry becomes clear here, as the federal government plans to advocate for effective foreign trade protection in Brussels in order to reduce high energy prices in Germany.

The need for clear direction is palpable, and the CDU will have to continue to look after the interests of the people of Brandenburg in order to rebuild trust and position itself for a successful future. The next few months could be crucial to show whether Jan Redmann and his leadership can provide the necessary impetus to get the CDU back on track in Brandenburg.

It remains to be seen what new ideas and approaches the CDU will present in the coming weeks and months. However, it is clear that change is essential if the party wants to win back its voter base and pursue a coherent strategy to strengthen the regional economy.