
Franziska Hoppermann
German politician and Bundestag (parliament) member
Photo: Harry Horstmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- 5d ago
CDU presidium promises cheaper electricity for all after eastern state election defeats
The CDU presidium ended a two-day retreat in Berlin on Monday, 12 October, with a paper calling for a lower electricity tax for everyone. Chancellor Friedrich Merz admitted a crisis of trust after the party's September state election defeats.
- Oct 2
Steinmeier intervenes in German coalition standoff over healthcare, pensions, and taxes
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held crisis calls with Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt following disputes over social reforms and tax policy.

- Jul 27
Merz reshuffles CDU and cabinet: Franziska Hoppermann to become party general secretary, Linnemann moves to health ministry
Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed the current party treasurer to the CDU presidium on Monday, part of a wider personnel package triggered by Jens Spahn's resignation as parliamentary group leader.