Germany’s CDU Plunges to Historic Low in Hamburg

The transcript discusses the CDU's historic defeat in Hamburg, marking its lowest performance since World War II. This defeat is partly attributed to the controversy in Thuringia, where the CDU collaborated with the right-wing AfD, leading to the resignation of CDU leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (AKK). The transcript also covers the challenges in the CDU's leadership succession process, with AKK struggling to initiate it and planning to unveil a new succession plan.

What was the CDU's performance in Hamburg described as?

• A historic victory

• A minor setback

• A historic defeat

• An unexpected win

What event in Thuringia contributed to the CDU's challenges?

• An alliance with the SPD

• A merger with the FDP

• A partnership with the right-wing AfD

• A collaboration with the Green Party

Who resigned as the CDU leader due to the Thuringia controversy?

• Friedrich Merz

• Angela Merkel

• Olaf Scholz

• Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer

What was AKK's initial timeline for the CDU succession process?

• By next spring

• By the end of the year

• By this autumn

• By next summer

What was AKK planning to do to address the succession issue?

• Form a coalition with another party

• Step down immediately

• Meet with CDU leadership and the press

• Announce a new election