Bernd Althusmann (CDU), former challenger of Stephan Weil (SPD) for the office of Prime Minister in Lower Saxony, is leaving state politics. In an interview with the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung” (NOZ), he admitted mistakes and looked ahead to his upcoming role at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Canada.
“I am not leaving with a grudge”
Bernd Althusmann (CDU) spoke in an interview with NOZ about his departure from state politics: “I am not leaving with a grudge,” he said and made it clear: “I have achieved almost everything, but the position of Prime Minister was unfortunately denied to me. I would have really liked to become that and would have done so with passion.”
Admission of mistakes
Althusmann also reflected on his campaign strategy and admitted mistakes: “Various appointments a day, more than 25,000 kilometers by car across Lower Saxony in the six to eight weeks before the election – that didn’t work and didn’t bear fruit.” He also spoke about his good relationship with Stephan Weil, which he believes may have been his downfall. “It’s possible that I was a little hesitant about speaking out during the election campaign.”
Change to Canada office management
Despite his disappointed political ambitions, Althusmann is optimistic about the future. He announced that he will probably take over the leadership of the CDU-affiliated Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Canada in November.
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