Grünen-Fraktionschefin Britta Haßelmann expresses dissatisfaction with the new coalition government and criticizes the past one and a half weeks under the Schwarz-Rot administration. Haßelmann stated, “I believe that the government of Union and SPD has made a rather poor start, considering the events of the past week. The 6th of May 2025 will surely be remembered by many. It took Friedrich Merz a second round to secure the necessary majority as Chancellor.”
She further pointed out that this coalition government is standing on very shaky ground and both Friedrich Merz and Lars Klingbeil are urged to unify their party and their agendas, as it is proving to be quite challenging. Haßelmann also criticized the discussions on the minimum wage, the pension debate and the controversy surrounding the abolition of the Supply Chain Act, stating that it does not seem like these issues are being addressed promptly. She expressed her disappointment, stating, “I honestly did not expect it to turn out this way, given the expectations and promises. Friedrich Merz had said that delivery would begin from day one and what we saw last week does not align with that at all.”
Overall, Haßelmann’s negative assessment of the coalition government’s initial weeks highlights concerns about its stability and effectiveness in addressing pressing issues. She urges the government to work together and deliver on their promises to meet the expectations of the public. The situation seems to be challenging for the coalition, as they face multiple controversies and differing opinions within their ranks. Time will tell if they can overcome these challenges and successfully govern.
The political landscape in Germany has seen a significant shift with the election of Friedrich Merz as the new leader of the Union party. This has led to a new coalition government consisting of the Union and the Social Democratic Party (SPD). However, the past one and a half weeks under the Schwarz-Rot administration have not been without their fair share of challenges.
Grünen-Fraktionschefin Britta Haßelmann, a prominent member of the Green Party, has expressed her dissatisfaction with the current government’s performance. Haßelmann believes that the government’s start has been rather poor, especially considering the events of the past week. She specifically refers to the 6th of May 2025, which she believes will be remembered by many as a crucial day in the government’s history. It was on this day that Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Union party, managed to secure the necessary majority in a second round to become Chancellor.
Haßelmann’s criticism extends beyond the initial election result. She argues that the coalition government is standing on very shaky ground and both Merz and Lars Klingbeil, the leader of the SPD, need to work together to unify their parties and their agendas. The Green politician believes that achieving this unity is proving to be quite difficult.
Moreover, Haßelmann has also expressed her concerns about the government’s performance in addressing various issues. She points out the ongoing discussions on the minimum wage, the controversial pension debate and the controversy surrounding the abolition of the Supply Chain Act. According to Haßelmann, these discussions do not seem to be progressing as smoothly as expected. She expresses her disappointment, stating that she did not anticipate the government’s actions to turn out this way, given the initial expectations and promises made by Friedrich Merz. Merz had specifically mentioned that delivery on promises would begin from day one, but Haßelmann believes that what the government has done so far does not align with this commitment.
Overall, Haßelmann’s negative assessment of the coalition government’s initial weeks highlights concerns about its stability and effectiveness in addressing pressing issues. The government seems to be facing multiple controversies and differing opinions within its ranks, which could potentially hinder its ability to govern effectively. Only time will tell if the coalition can overcome these challenges and successfully govern. However, it is clear that the Green Party, under Britta Haßelmann’s leadership, remains critical of the government’s performance and is calling for unity and prompt action to meet the expectations of the public.