CDU and CSU Election Program for the 2024 European Elections: A Summary

Living in Freedom: Leading Germany Safely into the Future

The new program, entitled "Living in Freedom: Leading Germany Safely into the Future," is inspired by the party's core principles. The fourth fundamental program outlines the CDU's vision for the country and its roadmap for the future.

Key Points of the Program

The CDU's draft for a new fundamental program proposes comprehensive reforms in the areas of:

* Asylum policy * Digitalization * Economic competitiveness * Social justice * Foreign policy

The program emphasizes the importance of individual freedom, personal responsibility, and a strong state based on the rule of law.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz, General Secretary Mario Czaja, and Program Director Carsten Linnemann presented the draft to the public. The program will be discussed and finalized in the coming months.