Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_34 (total_seats VARCHAR, party VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of seats of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party?
### Answer:
SELECT total_seats FROM table_name_34 WHERE party = "christian democratic union (cdu)"