Thorsten Frei, chairman of the Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) parliamentary group, has rejected rumors of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz resigning early during an interview with the Funke media group.
Frei said Friedrich Merz is an elected chancellor who will stay in office for his entire legislative term. He added that the chancellor's authority remains untouched.
CDU Resignation Discussions
Leadership within the CDU has been discussing the potential resignation of Friedrich Merz as he rapidly loses authority among colleagues, as shown by mockery aimed at him. Reports suggest a resignation could happen by Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25 in Europe, although some media outlets believe replacing the head of government helps no one right now.
Merz rejected opposition demands to resign like British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. German opposition leaders responded by noting that the chancellor's approval rating among citizens has fallen to a record low of 16 percent while pointing to Starmer's situation.
