The party sees the election result as a mandate for further strengthening
Following the 2026 local elections, the CDU Darmstadt decided to begin exploratory talks to form a new coalition. The district executive committee and parliamentary group passed a unanimous resolution to this effect.
District chairman Paul Georg Wandrey explained that the election result was stable, but did not meet the party's expectations. The party sees this as a clear mandate for the work to be done in the coming years.
The result is evaluated in a differentiated manner
The CDU views its performance as an expression of its strong roots in the city, but also sees potential for further development. The party announced that it will conduct a comprehensive analysis after any potential coalition negotiations.
Looking back on the election campaign, the CDU emphasizes that it deliberately addressed controversial topics. At the same time, it criticizes how these topics were handled in the political competition.
No cooperation with AfD or the Left Party
The CDU has made it clear that there will be no cooperation with the AfD or the Left Party in the upcoming talks. The goal is a viable alliance that guarantees stability and the city's ability to act.
The exploration team consists of:
- Caroline Gross
- Annette Brunert
- Hartwig Jourdan
- André Schellenberg
- Paul Georg Wandrey
Focus on security and economy
The CDU intends to incorporate key campaign issues into potential coalitions. These include, in particular, security concerns, as well as the city's economic development and performance.
The party emphasizes that it wants to take responsibility while remaining politically recognizable.
(DARMSTADT – RED/CDU)
