Junge Union treasurer Clara von Nathusius quits amid internal pressure over Merz criticism
Clara von Nathusius announced she will not run again for the Junge Union treasurer post, citing internal pressure after publicly criticizing Friedrich Merz and the party’s “Brandmauer” strategy.
Clara von Nathusius, the federal treasurer of the Junge Union, announced via Instagram that she will not seek re-election at the organization’s Deutschlandtag. According to party sources, she faced pressure from within the CDU to step aside after her public criticism of party leader Friedrich Merz and the “Brandmauer” tactic aimed at the AfD. Von Nathusius had earlier demanded Merz’s resignation and described the strategy as a “failed project,” remarks she first posted on her personal account and later repeated on televised programs.
Her comments attracted widespread attention and were framed as evidence of a credibility crisis within the CDU. The former campaign aide for Armin Laschet and former communications staffer for Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer now exits a high-profile role in the youth organization.
Why it matters
The resignation highlights growing dissent within the CDU, potentially influencing its electoral strategy and unity.
How this story developed
- Sep 24 Berlin election fuels fierce debate over housing expropriation and coalition prospects
- Oct 6 The party moved from campaign rhetoric to a detailed plan to expropriate apartments from eight major landlords.
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