The German chancellor has said a US decision to temporarily allow the sale of sanctioned Russian oil is flawed. Friedrich Merz said the timing of the decision was incorrect and questioned Washington's motive.
But that is normal among german political parties. Usually, these positions are negotiated and agreed upon beforehand, actually relevant counter candidates are rarely on the ballot. The actual election itself is more like a ritual.
Edit: the comment I answered contained the statement that “putin would be proud”.
he was elected as the president of CDU with ~95%
But that is normal among german political parties. Usually, these positions are negotiated and agreed upon beforehand, actually relevant counter candidates are rarely on the ballot. The actual election itself is more like a ritual.
Edit: the comment I answered contained the statement that “putin would be proud”.