Merkel: far-right help for governor inexcusable

The election of the minister-president was a unique event that broke a fundamental conviction of the CDU: not to gain majorities with the help of the AfD. This was foreseeable in the third round of voting, making the process unforgivable and necessitating a reversal of the result. The CDU must not participate in a government under the elected minister-president. It was a bad day for democracy and contradicted the values and beliefs of the CDU.

What was the fundamental conviction of the CDU that was broken during the election?

• To never participate in elections

• To never gain majorities with the help of the AfD

• To always support the AfD

• To always form coalitions with the SPD

Why was the election process considered unforgivable?

• It was delayed multiple times

• It was supported by all parties

• It was foreseeable and broke a fundamental conviction

• It was conducted in secret

What action does the CDU believe should be taken regarding the election result?

• It should be reversed

• It should be ignored

• It should be celebrated

• It should be postponed

What is the CDU's stance on participating in a government under the elected Prime Minister?

• They should not participate

• They should support the Prime Minister

• They should lead the government

• They should form a coalition

How did the election day impact democracy according to the CDU?

• It had no impact on democracy

• It was a bad day for democracy

• It was a neutral day for democracy

• It was a great day for democracy