Merz Urges CDU Discipline Amid Mounting Pressure

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party to remain disciplined as pressure mounts over internal divisions and policy disputes. Speaking at a party meeting, Merz emphasized the need for unity and focus on core issues, warning that infighting could undermine public trust. The call comes amid growing tensions within the CDU over migration and economic policy, with some members pushing for a harder line.