Sachsen-Anhalt: CDU-Urgestein rechnet mit Sven Schulzes Links-Kurs ab | NIUS Live

Nearly two months before the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, the pressure is mounting on CDU Minister-President Sven Schulze. This time, the warning is coming from within his own party. In an open letter, two prominent former CDU figures from Saxony-Anhalt, former Minister-President Dr. Gerd Gies and former Transport Minister Karl-Heinz Daehre, strongly oppose any potential cooperation with the Left Party. The background: While Schulze has ruled out a coalition with the Left Party, he has so far declined to comment clearly on whether he would allow them to elect him Minister-President if necessary. On NIUS Live, Dr. Gerd Gies discusses the reasons behind his open letter, recalls the so-called "Magdeburg Model" of the 1990s, and explains why he considers an alliance with the Left Party a "stress test" for the CDU. He also speaks frankly about the role of federal politics under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the loss of trust in the CDU/CSU alliance, and why many former CDU voters have now turned to the AfD. Dr. Gerd Gies discusses the motivations behind his open letter, recalls the so-called "Magdeburg Model" of the 1990s, and explains why he considers an alliance with the Left Party a "crucial test" for the CDU/CSU. A discussion about power options, adherence to principles, and how far the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt can deviate from its own principles – 59 days before an election that has significance far beyond the borders of Saxony-Anhalt. ⏱️ In this video: 00:52 – Open letter: Two former CDU heavyweights warn against a left-wing alliance 03:13 – Background of the letter & the “Magdeburg Model” 04:34 – CDU credibility problem since the federal election 11:03 – Gies: “I was appalled” – Criticism of Schulze’s course 12:39 – Constitutional situation: What happens without an elected Minister-President? 22:01 – Historical Review: SED Experience and Today's Left Party 24:26 – Gies: "I would leave" the Left Alliance 27:02 – Gies' Advice to Schulze 34:24 – Campaign Strategy and Conclusion On NIUS Live, NIUS Political Editor Ralf Schuler, NIUS Reporter Julius Böhm, and Dr. Gerd Gies discussed the topic with moderator Norbert Dobeleit. ⚠️👉Watch, like, share, and subscribe now! 🔴 NIUS LIVE, Germany's biggest conservative morning show, every Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. Now on nius.de, DAB+, and YouTube. Tune in and spread the word! NIUS LIVE, Germany's biggest conservative morning show, every Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. Now on nius.de, DAB+, and YouTube. Tune in and spread the word! 📢 𝗡𝗜𝗨𝗦, 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗶𝘁 Subscribe now & activate the bell 🔔 https://www.youtube.com/@niusde/streams ⭐️ Subscribe to the voice of the majority now and become a NIUS Insider ↪️ https://nius.de/abo Website: https://nius.de Facebook:   / stimmedermehrheit   X:   / niusde_   Instagram:   / nius.de   TikTok:   / nius.de   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63drOxQ... #NIUS #NIUSLive #CDU #Politics #News