CDU

British

abbreviation

Christlich-Demokratische Union: a German (until 1990 West German) political party

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Etymology

Origin of CDU

German: Christian Democratic Union

Example Sentences

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Speaking alongside Merz, SPD Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said his party agreed with Merz's centre-right CDU that there had to be changes to the ban.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

The minister rejected the idea as a "lazy compromise", leading CDU lawmaker Norbert Roettgen to fume that Pistorius had "torpedoed an important bill".

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

"It's our historical duty to make this government a success," said the CDU leader on Monday, as he officially signed the coalition agreement.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

So who knows what the CDU will do in the future.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

Merz, who has led the CDU/CSU parliamentary group since 2022, was greeted with cheers when he stepped onto the stage at the CDU headquarters in Berlin following Sunday's exit poll results.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

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