CDU/CSU leadership

The CDU (Christian Democratic Union) and CSU (Christian Social Union) are two allied political parties in Germany, primarily representing conservative values. The CDU operates nationally, while the CSU is active only in Bavaria. Their leadership typically includes a chairperson, who is the party's face and strategist, and a parliamentary leader, who represents them in the Bundestag (Germany's federal parliament). These leaders play crucial roles in shaping party policies, campaigning during elections, and forming coalitions with other parties to influence German politics effectively. The two parties often work together to maintain a united front in national affairs.