Merz imposes a temporary ban on serving alcoholic beverages at the Christian Democratic Union party conference
Germany’s governing party will begin its federal party conference without alcohol. Chancellor فريدريش ميرتس ordered a temporary ban on serving alcoholic drinks on Friday evening, citing the need to complete an ambitious political program on time.
The instruction was sent in a letter from party headquarters to exhibitors at the conference venue. It said the serving of alcohol must be postponed so that delegates remain in the plenary hall until the end of the session and focus on the scheduled debates and votes.
According to the message, drinks will only be allowed after the meeting has concluded, during the planned “Baden-Württemberg evening.” Organizers stressed that the decision was taken due to a current assessment of the situation and the importance of sticking strictly to the timetable.
The CDU federal party conference will take place in Stuttgart over two days. On the agenda are the re-election of the party leader, discussion of numerous policy motions, and key strategic debates for the party’s future direction. Former chancellor أنجيلا ميركل is expected to attend for the first time since leaving active politics.
Traditionally, party conferences include exhibition areas where companies and organizations present their products and serve food and drinks. This time, however, alcohol will only be available later in the evening, once official proceedings have ended, marking a clear shift from past practice.