The CDU is an important party in Berlin. The abbreviation stands for “Christian Democratic Union.” The party is generally considered conservative and economically liberal. Important issues for the CDU in Berlin include security and the economy.

The CDU is the party with the most members in Germany, and most German chancellors—including Angela Merkel—have come from the CDU. In Berlin, the party has frequently led the government and currently holds the mayoralty, with Kai Wegner as Governing Mayor.

Other key CDU politicians in Berlin include Stefan Evers (Finance Senator), Katharina Günther-Wünsch (Senator for Education, Youth and Family), Ute Bonde (Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment ) and Felor Badenberg (Justice Senator).