Event Brief
Merkel Returns as CDU Conference Begins
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
Summary: Germany's CDU party conference focuses on welfare reforms as Angela Merkel makes a notable return.
WHO: Angela Merkel, Christian Democrats (CDU)
WHAT: CDU party conference on welfare policy and state elections
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 7:35 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: To address social reforms and party direction
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