CDU projects 50,000 member loss by 2029

The CDU faces a potential loss of 50,000 members by 2029, according to internal warnings. General Secretary Carsten Linnemann reportedly presented a projection of a 14% decline, based on the current membership of around 356,000. This scenario is attributed partly to the current federal government's performance. While described as a worst-case scenario, the party acknowledges challenges including an aging membership base, with deaths being a primary driver of member attrition.