According to Deutschlandfunk, Laumann said cooperation with the AfD is unacceptable for him. If his party takes that step, he will leave the CDU. The labor minister of North Rhine-Westphalia thus ranks among the staunchest opponents of any rapprochement with the party, parts of which are classified as right-wing extremist.
The debate over how to deal with the AfD has recently intensified within the CDU. While some state associations demand a tougher stance, others do not want to categorically rule out cooperation at the municipal level. Laumann’s clear statement is likely to further fuel the internal party discussion.
Source: www.deutschlandfunk.de
