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Kretschmer: Migration discussions need to be calmed down.

The Saxon leader Michael Kretschmer, serving as the President of Saxony's Administration, urged the federal government to tackle the refugee situation. Speaking in the state's parliament chambers on Wednesday, he emphasized the need to drastically lower the number of migrants and bring peace to...

Michael Kretschmer (CDU), Minister President of Saxony, speaks at a press conference in the...
Michael Kretschmer (CDU), Minister President of Saxony, speaks at a press conference in the Baumwollspinnerei after the joint cabinet meeting with North Rhine-Westphalia.

Legislature rehashes discussions on controversial matters. - Kretschmer: Migration discussions need to be calmed down.

Kretschmer commenced his government declaration by focusing on the outcome of the European polls. "This European voting was a protest vote," he remarked, which tasted bitter given that the European vote was crucial for topics in Saxony. It wasn't in great political taste to overlook pivotal issues and not offer solutions. In the past, it had been possible to find middle ground among different parties. "Following this election's outcome, there's no easy 'continue as usual' option," he stressed.

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