Schäuble Memoir Exposes Plot to Topple Merkel Amid Refugee Crisis

April 4, 2024
Schäuble Memoir Exposes Plot to Topple Merkel Amid Refugee Crisis
  • Wolfgang Schäuble's upcoming memoir details an internal CDU power struggle during the 2015 refugee crisis.

  • Edmund Stoiber attempted to overthrow Angela Merkel, an effort Schäuble did not support to avoid harming the party.

  • Schäuble criticizes Merkel's crisis management, suggesting she lacked proactive measures and transparency.

  • Despite disagreements, Schäuble maintained loyalty to Merkel throughout the crisis.

  • The memoir highlights Merkel's hesitance to negotiate with the Turkish president on refugee issues.

  • The book provides an insider perspective on CDU's internal dynamics and is scheduled for release next week.

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