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Christian Social Union (CSU)Conservative German political party that was founded in Bavaria, West Germany, in 1946 by Roman Catholic and Protestant groups. It was committed to free enterprise, federalism, and a united Europe that would operate under Christian principles. From 1946 it held the government of Bavaria continuously, except in 1954–57. In national elections it usually cooperated with the Christian Democratic Union. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Merkel is lacing powerful rivals in the upper house from her own conservative Christian Democratic Union and the Bavarian Christian Social Union when it comes to implementing long-stalled cuts in subsidies to business and private pressure groups such as home builders. Cologne -- The German bishops, headed by Cardinal Joachim Meisner of Cologne, have issued a sharp criticism of the Christian Democratic party and its Bavarian counterpart, the Christian Social Union. This is unconstitutional and an outrage to German culture," said Norbert Geis, a legislator for the Christian Social Union party. |
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