Thorsten Frei
GermanypoliticianMaleb. 19724.8Global Dominance: 0.02%Thorsten Frei is a prominent German politician and a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). As the First Parliamentary Managing Director of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, he plays a significant role in shaping the party's legislative agenda. Frei has been involved in discussions regarding coalition negotiations and budgetary policies, particularly emphasizing the importance of adhering to the constitutional debt brake while addressing the financial needs of various ministries. Recently, he commented on the necessity of compromises in forming a stable government coalition in light of the upcoming Bundestagswahl 2025.
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Thorsten Frei was elected as the new faction leader following Jens Spahn's resignation.
Jens Spahns Sardinien-Reise mit Folgen - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-27
Thorsten Frei describes the proposed legislation as a major revolution in intelligence services.
Jutarnji list - 'Najveća obavještajna revolucija!': Njemačke tajne službe dobivaju dosad nezamislive ovlasti
Croatia· 2026-09-25
Thorsten Frei expresses the challenges faced by the CDU after recent election results.
CDU: Die Abgeordneten sind sauer, aber vorerst schonen sie den Kanzler - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-22Thorsten Frei is the head of the parliamentary group for the CDU.
La ultraderecha se impone en las elecciones en el noreste alemán, la izquierda gana en Berlín y se hunde la oficialista CDU del canciller Merz
Argentina· 2026-09-20
Thorsten Frei was among the Union politicians who suggested lowering the VAT on fuels.
Tankrabatt und Spritpreisdeckel: Die wichtigsten Fragen und Antworten - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-19
Thorsten Frei is the faction leader who suggested a VAT reduction alongside Katherina Reiche.
Neuer Tankrabatt soll kommen - diesmal mit Preisdeckel - PolitikGermany· 2026-09-18
Thorsten Frei is the leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group who stated that Merz remains unassailable.
Brief der CDU-Landeschefs für Merz – ohne seinen Namen und ohne Söder
Switzerland· 2026-09-16
Union faction leader Thorsten Frei opposes changes to the early retirement regulations.
SPD will vorzeitige Rente nach Vorbild Österreichs - PolitikGermany· 2026-08-05
Thorsten Frei is the leader of the parliamentary group who is trying to curb the growing resistance against parts of the planned pension reform.
Streit mit Ministerpräsidenten: Frei verteidigt Abschaffung der Rente mit 63 - PolitikGermany· 2026-08-04Thorsten Frei was elected as the chairman of the Union faction in the German Parliament.
Die Autorität von Friedrich Merz in der CDU erodiertSwitzerland· 2026-08-01
91.9 percent of the Union's representatives voted for Thorsten Frei as the new faction leader in the Bundestag.
Koalition aus CDU/CSU und SPD: Merz droht ein ungemütlicher Herbst - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-31
Thorsten Frei was elected as the faction leader with a very good result of 91.9 percent.
News am Morgen - Nachrichten vom 30. Juli 2026 - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-30
Thorsten Frei has been elected as the new chairman of the Union faction.
Unionsfraktion wählt Frei zum Vorsitzenden, Merz versucht es mit Selbstkritik - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-29
Thorsten Frei will replace Jens Spahn as the head of Friedrich Merz's chancellery.
Vokietijos kancleris užbaigė chaotišką ministrų kabineto pertvarkymą
Lithuania· 2026-07-28
Thorsten Frei was proposed as the successor to the resigned Jens Spahn.
Neuer Verkehrsminister: Steffen Bilger soll auf Patrick Schnieder folgen - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-27Thorsten Frei is referred to as the 'südbadische Kennedy' and is the designated leader of the Union faction.
Designierter Unionsfraktionschef Thorsten Frei: Der „südbadische Kennedy“ - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-26Thorsten Frei is the designated leader of the Union faction who commented on the recent events as unfortunate.
Kritik am Umgang mit VerkehrsministerSwitzerland· 2026-07-25
Thorsten Frei is the former head of the Chancellery who is being replaced.
Neues zur Bundespolitik: CDA-Vize wirft Merz Willkür im Umgang mit Schnieder vor - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-25Thorsten Frei is the former head of the Chancellery who is moving to become the chairman of the Union faction in the Bundestag.
Neues zur Bundespolitik: Güntzler will nicht Verkehrsminister werden - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-24Thorsten Frei is the new faction leader of CDU and CSU in the German Bundestag.
Sie pocht wieder auf konservative WerteSwitzerland· 2026-07-24
Thorsten Frei is the outgoing head of the Chancellery who received praise from Merz.
Friedrich Merz ordnet deutsche Regierung neu: Neue Minister und PostenwechselSwitzerland· 2026-07-24Thorsten Frei is set to follow Jens Spahn as the head of the Federal Chancellery.
News am Morgen - Nachrichten vom 24. Juli 2026 - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-24
Thorsten Frei is leaving his position as head of the Chancellery to follow Jens Spahn as chairman of the Union faction in the Bundestag.
Neues zur Bundespolitik: Verkehrsminister Schnieder muss gehen - Merz erklärt den Umbau - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-24Thorsten Frei is set to become the new faction leader of the Union.
News am Morgen - Nachrichten vom 23. Juli 2026 - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-23
Thorsten Frei is suggested to have a better-suited role that allows him to participate in talk shows.
CDU/CSU: Mit Thorsten Frei hat Friedrich Merz eine Chance. Vielleicht - MeinungGermany· 2026-07-22Thorsten Frei is considered a close confidant of Merz and has been a member of the Bundestag since 2013.
CDU/CSU: Thorsten Frei soll Nachfolger von Jens Spahn als Fraktionschef werden - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-22
Thorsten Frei is considered a close confidant of Merz and has been a member of the Bundestag since 2013.
Thorsten Frei soll Nachfolger von Jens Spahn als Unionsfraktionschef werden - PolitikGermany· 2026-07-22Thorsten Frei is speculated to be a candidate for the faction leadership position.
Nach Jens Spahns Rücktritt: Merz prüft RegierungsumbauSwitzerland· 2026-07-20
Thorsten Frei is considered a leading candidate to succeed Jens Spahn as faction leader.
Rücktritt von Jens Spahn als Fraktionschef der Union: Fragen und AntwortenSwitzerland· 2026-07-19Thorsten Frei is the Chancellor's Office Minister involved in discussions about reparations.
Zweiter Weltkrieg: Das lange Warten der polnischen NS-Opfer auf eine Geste aus Deutschland - PolitikGermany· 2026-06-28
