Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU) are two major political parties in Germany that form a conservative alliance. The CDU operates in all of Germany except Bavaria, while the CSU is its Bavarian counterpart. Historically, these parties have played a significant role in German politics, promoting center-right policies and advocating for traditional values. They have been influential in shaping Germany's post-war economic recovery and European integration. Recently, they have been in the news for their stance on immigration and citizenship, proposing to complicate the pathway to German citizenship as part of a coalition agreement with the Social Democratic Party (SPD).