In an interview with the “Rheinische Post,” Kramp-Karrenbauer highlighted key values such as NATO, Western alignment, European integration, and the social market economy as foundational to the CDU’s identity. She expressed concern over the AfD’s growing appeal among workers, noting that its policies do not provide any real security for their jobs. Kramp-Karrenbauer emphasized the importance of recognizing the core tenets of the AfD to maintain a strong ideological boundary.