That is a very idiosyncratic interpretation of the term "values": Actually, one would think that the "union of values" should represent and defend the values of the Union.
But if one of their values is a ban on contact with the AfD, can one in all seriousness have the AfD nominate oneself as a candidate for the election of the Federal President – and also consider that to be “completely compatible” with membership in the CDU?
Only if your name is Max Otte and you are the chairman of the same “Union of Values”.
This group was not founded without reason, and one can argue about what the Union's values actually are and how one behaves towards other parties.
But anyone who so openly and then shortly after a very unanimous election of a new chairman who tried to unite scorns their own party should not only be asked about their values.
After all, Otte stands for a group of members who now have to show their colors.
For or against the Union?
This process can be painful, but it is inevitable.
Anyone who no longer sees the Union as their political home and does not have the strength to work in and with the party, but even acts openly against it, is better off elsewhere.
to clear the fronts,