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German Coalition in Turmoil as RCDS Accuses SPD of Censorship

RCDS demands tougher stance against SPD. Coalition's future at stake as young members push for change.

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Linnemann urges Vice-Chancellor Klingbeil to show more discipline - German Coalition in Turmoil as RCDS Accuses SPD of Censorship

A political storm has erupted within Germany's ruling coalition. RCDS chairman Lukas Honemann has accused SPD Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of attempting to stifle free speech and thought in political discourse. This follows a ZDF poll showing Friedrich Merz's views align with 63 percent of citizens. The dispute has escalated, with RCDS members and CDU officials expressing frustration and demanding a tougher stance against the SPD.

The row began when Klingbeil criticized Merz's views on Germany's urban landscape, arguing for unity rather than division. However, Klingbeil had previously defended Merz against hasty labels of far-right or racism. This irony was not lost on RCDS members, who demanded their party show more backbone. Deputy RCDS leader Valentin Ilja Kukuk called on CDU leader Carsten Linnemann not to tolerate attacks from the coalition members 1st, questioning how the CDU can govern with such a partner.

Linnemann, while seeking to de-escalate the conflict, expressed unease with the debate's trajectory. He warned that interpretations are no longer based on what's actually said, but the worst possible spin. He urged Klingbeil to exercise greater discipline. The dispute spilled onto social media, with the Federal Ministry of Finance's official accounts amplifying the criticism, sparking fierce backlash within the conservative CDU/CSU bloc.

The 'urban identity' debate has exposed tensions within Germany's ruling coalition. With young RCDS members demanding a tougher stance and CDU officials expressing frustration, the SPD must navigate these challenges carefully to maintain unity. The coalition's future may hinge on how effectively it addresses these disagreements.

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