Continent of Europe - Dobrindt urges Scholz to take action after election setbacks.
The head of the CSU state group, Alexander Dobrindt, is requesting consequences from Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) due to the losses endured by the ruling parties in the recent European elections. Speaking in Berlin on Tuesday, Dobrindt pointed out that this is a clear sign of a lack of confidence in the "traffic light" coalition. The partnership has faced major issues, and Dobrindt finds it difficult to believe that Scholz would quietly ignore these ongoing problems. It is the Chancellor's duty to give the electorate's trust back to them.
Dobrindt emphasized that voters are not interested in campaigns that lack a clear theme. The SPD's attempt to advocate for a fight against the right has also fallen flat. The most concerning aspect is that the "traffic light" administration is fueling societal division through its policies.
Dobrindt is optimistic about the Union's performance in the recent European elections, with a 30% share of the vote. He sees this as an opportunity for further development towards the 2025 federal elections. He feels that the Union should aim higher, stating, "That must be our goal."
Additionally, Dobrindt supports the idea of introducing a 3% threshold for the upcoming European elections. The absence of such a hurdle could lead to unwanted division and complications, potentially threatening majority decision-making.
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Dobrindt's call for consequences follows the CSU's poor performance in the European elections, which took place across Europe, including in Germany. This election setback has resulted in a significant loss of trust from the electorate towards the "traffic light" coalition, led by Chancellor Scholz (SPD). The CSU, being a major party in Germany, is part of this coalition.
Despite the CSU's election losses, Dobrindt is hopeful for the future, emphasizing the Union's 30% share in the European elections as an opportunity for further growth ahead of the 2025 federal elections in Germany. He believes that setting a 3% threshold for future European elections would prevent unwanted division and complications, potentially ensuring majority decision-making.
The European elections have also highlighted the need for parties to present clear themes during their campaigns. The SPD's attempt to focus on fighting against the right has not been well-received, and Dobrindt believes that the "traffic light" administration's policies are contributing to societal division.
