GermanyAufgabe 92 · Politics in a democracy
What does the abbreviation CSU stand for in Germany?
In the exam (German)
Was bedeutet die Abkürzung CSU in Deutschland?
- aChristlich Sichere Union (Christian Safe Union)Christlich Sichere Union
- bChristlich Süddeutsche Union (Christian South German Union)Christlich Süddeutsche Union
- cChristlich Sozialer Unternehmerverband (Christian Social Business Association)Christlich Sozialer Unternehmerverband
- dChristlich Soziale Union (Christian Social Union)Christlich Soziale UnionCorrect answer
Why?
CSU stands for Christlich-Soziale Union (Christian Social Union). It only exists in Bayern, and the CDU does not stand for election there. In the Bundestag, the CDU and CSU form a joint parliamentary group, the “Union”.
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