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Uproar in the CDU/CSU group: Why Daniel Caspary was only narrowly re-elected

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Published: June 11th, 2024,
Last updated: July 18th, 2024

Man sieht Daniel Caspary bei einer Rede im EU-Parlament, er trägt einen blauen Anzug und steht an einem Pult mit Mikrofonen.
Daniel Caspary remains head of the CDU/CSU MEPs in the European Parliament.

Daniel Caspary was narrowly confirmed as head of the German CDU/CSU group in the European Parliament. The MEP, who has led the group of 29 MEPs since 2017, prevailed against Sven Simon. Caspary won 16 votes against eleven votes in favor and one abstention. Angelika Niebler (CSU) is Caspary’s deputy. Christine Schneider (CDU) and Monika Hohlmeier (CSU) were confirmed in their positions as parliamentary directors. mgr

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