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 historic defeat percentage for the CDU in Hamburg?

What controversy arose from the CDU's actions in Thuringia?

How did the fall of Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer impact the CDU?

What challenges did AKK face regarding the succession process?

What was AKK's plan for the succession at the top of the CDU?