CDU/CSU, unofficially the Union parties (German: Unionsparteien, pronounced [uˈni̯oːnspaʁˌtaɪən]) or the Union, is a centre-right [1] Christian democratic [2] and conservative [3] political alliance of two political parties in Germany: the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) and the Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU).

Jan 30, 2025 · The CDU runs for election in all Germany’s states apart from Bavaria, where its place is taken by the CSU, which only stands in Bavaria. The two parties are often known colloquially as “the Union”. In the Bundestag they form the CDU/CSU parliamentary group.

4 days ago · Christian Democratic Union (CDU), German centre-right political party that supports a free-market economy and social welfare programs but is conservative on social issues. The CDU has also been a strong advocate of European integration and has cultivated close relations with the United States while in government.

It forms the CDU/CSU Bundestag faction, also known as the Union, with its Bavarian counterpart, the Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU). The group's parliamentary leader is also Friedrich Merz.

4 days ago · The CDU/CSU is in favor of expanding video surveillance in public places and introducing automated facial recognition at train stations and airports. It wants Germany to take on more ...

Jan 30, 2025 · A non-binding motion to restrict immigration has sparked outrage after citizens said the conservative CDU/CSU broke a promise not to work with the far-right AfD.

We firmly believe that the right policies can ensure that Germany will again take a leading role. And we promise that we will make it happen. Here’s how we’re going to get there: Delivering a new promise of prosperity . Germany needs political leadership that puts working people first an agenda for the hard– - working.

1 day ago · The conservative CDU/CSU bloc is currently leading the polls with just under 30% support, followed by the populist AfD party with over 20%, and Scholz's SPD in third place with 16%.

4 days ago · The center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister Christian Social Union (CSU) are most popular amongst churchgoing, older and rural voters. The two parties have consistently won the first and second votes in 84 of Germany’s 299 constituencies since 1990 (or since the constituencies were established).

Dec 22, 2024 · On December 17th, the so-called “Union” of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavaria-based Christian Social Union (CSU) released their joint 80 page election manifesto, “Political Change for Germany”.