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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The most recent survey put the CDU and the Greens in a dead heat on 28 percent.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Many in the CDU are also upset for a host of other reasons -- although most may swallow their discontent in a party that traditionally values discipline over ideological debates.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Merz, whose CDU party won Germany's general election last month, proposed the measures swiftly after the win.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025

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

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

Söder said it had been "a historic election night" for the party and that the CDU and the CSU "prepared very well for this election".

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

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