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CDU demands Pegel's resignation: security crisis in MV!
CDU parliamentary group leader calls for the resignation of Interior Minister Pegel in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania due to controversial police promotions.
CDU demands Pegel's resignation: security crisis in MV!
In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the political situation within the coalition is becoming tense. The CDU parliamentary group leader Daniel Peters is making a name for himself with clear words and is calling for the resignation of Interior Minister Christian Pegel (SPD). The reason for the demand is the rapid promotion of a police officer who has an SPD party register. World reports that Peters is warning of an insurmountable gap between the state police and the Interior Minister in the debate about the state budget for 2026 and 2027. He describes a kind of rebellion by the police against their political leadership.
The CDU parliamentary group spokesman is critical of the actions of Pegel and Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig (SPD). Several police unions and top officials are also heavily critical and fear that the country's security architecture is at risk. After all, the Interior Ministry itself admitted that the SPD official was promoted faster than usual. This decision, which is supposed to be legally permissible, still raises questions, especially since Interior State Secretary Wolfgang Schmülling (SPD) promoted the civil servant twice within a year and set his rating to “very good” without clarification.
Political turbulence in Brandenburg
The internal tensions led to Lange feeling betrayed and rejecting the publication of the classification note. There were calls for her resignation within the SPD, and Lange had to withdraw her nomination as deputy state chairwoman. Her successor will be René Wilke, while Kathrin Schneider (SPD) will take over the office on an interim basis. Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke expressed respect for Lange's decision, but regrets the loss of an important member.
The political developments clearly show that the willingness of politicians to take risks is being put to the test in both Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Brandenburg. The population can look forward to seeing what further steps those responsible will take to maintain trust and ensure political stability.