CDU in Western Pomerania-Greifswald: Cooperation with the AfD is agitating people!

CDU in Western Pomerania-Greifswald: Cooperation with the AfD is agitating people!

There is a lot of turmoil in Germany's political landscape, especially when you look at the recent developments in Vorpommern-Greifswald. As of today, October 29, 2025, there are crucial questions that concern the relationship between the CDU and the AfD. While Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes the strict demarcation from the controversial party at the federal level, things look completely different at the local level. In Western Pomerania-Greifswald, an AfD proposal to build the Wolgast bypass received the support of the CDU parliamentary group, which sparked heated discussions.

District council member Alexander Krüger from the Greens is sharply critical and claims that the “firewall” between the CDU and AfD has long since fallen. Jeanette von Busse, the chairwoman of the CDU parliamentary group, defends the cooperation as politically motivated and should primarily serve the interests of the citizens. This shows that opinions among the population diverge greatly. Some see the political orientation as positive, while others warn against a dangerous normalization of racism and the upgrading of the AfD. ostsee-zeitung.de reported.

The economic situation in focus

The current political challenges are closely linked to Germany's economic situation, which is anything but rosy. High energy prices, bureaucracy and a lack of skilled workers are affecting both citizens and companies. Against this background, the CDU election program calls for a change in policy in order to create prosperity for everyone. Among other things, measures are planned to modernize labor law, reduce the tax burden and improve competitiveness through attractive corporate taxation. cdu.de provides further details on these plans.

Concern among citizens about the meaningfulness of work is growing. Many people want a trend-setting policy that not only addresses the concerns of individual groups, but also focuses on society as a whole. The CDU would also like to score points with a new approach to immigration policy in order to attract foreign skilled workers and thus strengthen the economy.

Strategic considerations

In the midst of this mixed situation, the CDU is planning a strategy meeting to sharpen its position and strategy in dealing with the AfD. Friedrich Merz announced that it was important not to ignore the AfD's strengths. This approach is particularly discussed in East Germany, where the AfD is highly popular in surveys, for example in Saxony-Anhalt with around 40 percent or in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with 38 percent. zeit.de addresses the Union's challenges in facing competition.

Merz made it clear that cooperation with the AfD was only conceivable at the local level. Nevertheless, the events in Vorpommern-Greifswald must be closely monitored. Critics fear that the CDU will not only further weaken its “firewall” with the AfD through such decisions, but will also have a decisive influence on the political currents in Germany.

Overall, it can be said that the political developments in Western Pomerania-Greifswald are not only important locally. They reflect a larger trend within the CDU and German politics that is raising questions about the normalization of right-wing extremism and rethinking the discussed approach to the AfD. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what answers the CDU will find to today's challenges.