Volker Kauder Calls for AfD Barrier to Prevent CDU Dissolution

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Volker Kauder's Warning Against AfD Cooperation":"Volker Kauder, the long-standing leader of the Union in the Bundestag, expressed his concerns about any potential cooperation with the AfD. He stated, 'Wir müssen aus der Geschichte lernen, uns nicht täuschen zu lassen,' meaning 'We must learn from history, not be deceived.' Kauder further emphasized, 'Ich bin entsetzt, wenn ich in Gesprächen höre: Ihr müsst es halt mal probieren,' indicating his shock at hearing suggestions to try collaboration with the AfD. He concluded by stating, 'Die Brandmauer müsse halten. Sonst ist die CDU erledigt,' meaning 'The barrier must be maintained. Otherwise, the CDU will be dissolved.'","

Thomas Strobl's Stance Against AfD Collaboration":"Thomas Strobl, the Innenminister of Baden-Württemberg, also expressed his opposition to any collaboration with the AfD. He stated, 'Ich werde alles in meiner Macht Stehende tun, um das zu verhindern,' meaning 'I will do everything in my power to prevent this.' Strobl added, 'Dann ist das nicht mehr meine CDU,' indicating that if such collaboration occurs, he would no longer consider himself a member of the CDU.","

Potential Consequences of AfD Collaboration":"Both Kauder and Strobl emphasized the potential consequences of any collaboration with the AfD. Kauder warned, 'Aber AfD auf keinen Fall. Das müssen wir gelernt haben,' meaning 'AfD on no account. We must learn this.' Strobl echoed this sentiment, stating, 'Aber AfD auf keinen Fall. Das müssen wir gelernt haben,' reinforcing the importance of not learning the wrong lesson from history."}