Ralph Brinkhaus
Ralph Brinkhaus is a prominent German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He served as the leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag from 2018 to 2021, a position he attained during a period of significant internal party challenges. Brinkhaus is known for his pragmatic approach to politics and has played a key role in shaping the party's strategies during critical times, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. His leadership was marked by efforts to unify the party while navigating the complexities of coalition politics in Germany.
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Ralph Brinkhaus was the leader of the Union faction at the time.
Julia Klöckner wird Bundestagspräsidentin - Politik
Germany· 2025-03-17
Ralph Brinkhaus, the former faction leader, directly challenged Merz regarding the price he had to pay in negotiations.
Unmut in der CDU über Schuldenpolitik und SPD-Zugeständnis
Switzerland· 2025-03-07
Ralph Brinkhaus expressed frustration over the party’s political credibility regarding the borrowing rules.
Germany’s Merz faces showdown over moves to water down debt brake and spend on defence, infrastructure – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-06
Ralph Brinkhaus criticized the debt plan during a meeting of the Union faction.
Reform der Schuldenbremse: Grüne lassen Merz und die CDU warten - PolitikGermany· 2025-03-05
Ralph Brinkhaus was elected as the Union faction leader against Angela Merkel's will.
Mister 98 Prozent - die Unionsfraktion wählt Friedrich Merz erneut zum Vorsitzenden - PolitikGermany· 2025-02-25
