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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That was almost twice the party's national score and 17 points ahead of Merz's centre-right CDU/CSU alliance.

From Barron's

The campaign, it said, had focused in part on lead Green Party candidate Robert Habeck and lead CDU candidate Friedrich Merz, who is now chancellor.

From BBC

That has put the CDU’s governing coalition with the Social Democratic Party on solid political footing, says Mathieu Savary, chief strategist for developed markets at BCA Research.

From Barron's

This isn’t enough for lawmakers associated with the CDU’s youth wing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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