Friedrich Merz, the head of the CDU, has been advocating for approval of the coalition agreement with the SPD at the CDU’s small party meeting in Berlin. “We have received some criticism for this coalition agreement, but we have also received a lot of support for it” he said on Monday at the so-called Bundesausschuss of the Christian Democrats, where the coalition agreement is to be approved. Overall, as of today, “there is no euphoria” Merz added. The Union and the SPD did not seek each other as partners. “Rather, we both fought hard not to form a government with each other.” That’s why he doesn’t know where the euphoria comes from, although it is not the right time for it either. “Around us, the pillars on which we relied in the last years and decades are collapsing” the CDU head added. “Trust in our democracy is more damaged than ever.” The social security systems are “no longer future-proof” and there are also problems in Europe. That’s why they decided to form a “working coalition” with the SPD. Starting next week, after approval by all bodies, Germany will again have a functioning government. “Then we can finally start anew in a new government and solve the problems of our country step by step” said Merz.
Merz: No Euphoria Before Starting Government Coalition with SPD.
