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The telltale words of Friedrich Merz
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When CDU chairman Friedrich Merz rails against integration problems, many in his party see it as counterproductive.
(Photo: Imago/Political Moments)
The Union wants to score points with migrants, but the CDU leader is often conspicuous in discussions about integration. Party colleagues from immigrant families warn of the consequences – and lament missed opportunities.
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Miriam Dahlinger and Dunja Ramadan, Rottach-Egern, Berlin
The Arabic name Gamal means beauty. This was the name of President Gamal Abdel Nasser, who ruled Egypt from 1954 to 1970 and is still revered in the Arab world. Those who are involved in politics in Germany today, and also in the CSU, tend to omit this first name: The CSU member of the Bundestag Alexander Gamal Radwan, for example, appears on his website and on election posters as “Alexander Radwan”, in traditional costume or with a dog.
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