Green Party Demands CDU’s Thomas Bareiß Be Removed from Coalition Talks Over Russian Gas Remarks

The CDU has distanced itself from Bareiß's comments, but Green Party leaders insist on his exclusion, citing energy policy concerns and lobbying ties.

• Thomas Bareiß, a CDU politician, suggested Russian gas imports could resume post-Ukraine war under U.S. pipeline control, drawing sharp criticism from the Green Party.
• Green Party leaders Andreas Audretsch and Konstantin von Notz have called for Bareiß’s removal from CDU-SPD coalition negotiations, citing his comments and alleged ties to climate change denial lobbyists.
• The CDU has officially stated that Bareiß's views do not reflect the party's position, but his role in negotiations remains uncertain.
• The controversy highlights broader tensions over Germany's energy policy, with the Green Party emphasizing the risks of renewed energy dependence on Russia.
• CDU leader Friedrich Merz faces mounting pressure to address the issue as the Green Party continues to question his leadership and accountability.

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