The CDU's plans for a successful party convention in Stuttgart are overshadowed by controversial demands from party factions that may jeopardize their electoral strategy in Baden-Württemberg.
The CDU Baden-Württemberg, under the leadership of its candidate Manuel Hagel, had high hopes for the upcoming federal party convention in Stuttgart, where they anticipated a strong showing for chairman Friedrich Merz. They envisioned Merz as a triumphant reform chancellor, set to energize the party membership in Stuttgart to rally support for Hagel, who aims to reclaim the office of the Minister President after a 15-year hiatus. A successful convention was expected to bolster their campaign for the upcoming elections on March 8, amplifying the perceived effectiveness of Merz's leadership.
