Das gewaltige AfD-Problem der CDU. Mit Andreas Rödder

The fate of the government hangs in the balance. Historian Andreas Rödder analyzes with Paul Ronzheimer why, in his view, Friedrich Merz's government is at a crucial juncture—and why it's not just about pension reform, but about the future of the CDU/CSU and the German party system. Rödder discusses dashed expectations of Merz, the CDU's "enormous AfD problem," the fear of a party split, and his call for "red lines" instead of a firewall. He explains why the CDU/CSU is facing an increasingly difficult strategic dilemma between the SPD, the Left Party, and the AfD—and why he warns: If the CDU doesn't go on the offensive, the government and the CDU/CSU face a slow demise. Based on the episode transcript. --- BRAND NEW! Paul's official website & forum: https://ronzheimer.tv If you enjoy the podcast, we'd appreciate a like and a subscription!    • RONZHEIMER.   Discuss with Paul, Filipp, and our guests and learn more about the background of the episodes at https://joincampfire.fm/ronzheimer Paul on Instagram:   / paulronzheimer   | Paul on X: https://x.com/ronzheimer Editors: Filipp Piatov and Lieven Jenrich Executive Producer: Daniel van Moll