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Brandenburg CDU’s Bommert Faces Internal Review Over Instagram Post With Wehrmacht Imagery

The case tests the party’s discipline rules after a previous reprimand.

Overview

  • The Brandenburg CDU deputy caucus leader briefly shared an Instagram Story, reported Thursday, that showed restored Wehrmacht motorcycles and people in Wehrmacht-style uniforms.
  • The video was deleted soon after it appeared, and party leaders said such content and its spread were unacceptable.
  • Bommert told the dpa on Friday that he tapped “Story” by mistake, argued the post was legal, and said he is not a militarist.
  • CDU caucus chief Steeven Bretz ordered an internal review and said he will address the matter directly with Bommert.
  • Local CDU figures called for his removal from offices or expulsion, signaling pressure for tougher action than public reproach alone.