Debate Intensifies on German Talk Show Over CDU and AfD RhetoricDuring a recent episode of a prominent German television talk show, a heated exchange unfolded as the current political climate in eastern Germany took center stage. One of the central points of contention arose when a well-known author addressed concerns regarding the Christian Democratic Union's (CDU) approach to political discourse. The author suggested that the CDU's rhetoric in recent months appeared to mirror some of the themes commonly associated with the AfD. The CDU representative, a high-profile politician, firmly rejected the notion that his party's messaging was aligning with that of the AfD. He emphasized that the CDU remains committed to its foundational values and distances itself from the policies and positions held by the AfD.

Source: The Munich Eye February 14, 2026 00:21 UTC