Question 43
What does the abbreviation CDU mean in Germany?
German original: Was bedeutet die Abkürzung CDU in Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Christian German Union
- Club of German Entrepreneurs
- Christian German environmental protection
- Christian Democratic Union — Correct answer
Explanation
CDU stands for Christlich Demokratische Union (Christian Democratic Union). It is one of Germany's major parties, founded in 1945. The CDU runs in all states except Bavaria, where the sister party CSU is active.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- abbreviation — An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase, for example 'etc.' for 'et cetera'.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- cut / reduction — A cut means that something is reduced or decreased, for example a financial benefit or a budget. The amount or quantity becomes smaller than before.