Söder calls for a new election in parallel with the European elections in June 2024
In view of the budget crisis and the debates within the coalition government, CSU leader Markus Söder has brought up the idea of early elections in parallel to the European elections on June 9 next year.
The coalition government should face a vote of confidence, "not in parliament, but before the German people", the Bavarian Minister President told journalists in Berlin. He did not believe that the government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) was still capable of solving the country's problems.
Following a new election, a new edition of the grand coalition with the SPD is a conceivable government option, said Söder. He once again rejected the idea of the CDU/CSU forming a government with the Greens. Black-green is "a good model for good times, but simply not for difficult times". He also does not believe "that the FDP is still in a position to be a stable government partner in the long term". It was noticeable how the inner substance of the traffic light was dwindling and the centrifugal forces were increasing.
CDU and CSU leaders agree on the debt brake
Söder clearly rejected the idea of abolishing or reforming the debt brake. The opposition is always ready to help Germany, he said. "But help does not lie in abolishing the debt brake or softening the debt brake," said the CSU chairman. "We reject that. The leaders of the CDU and CSU agree on that. It would be wrong to do that now," he said, also against the backdrop of considerations by some CDU state premiers who had not ruled out a reform of the debt brake.
Söder called on Chancellor Scholz to "set the record straight" in his government statement this Tuesday and make it clear where the journey is heading. Should the federal government declare an emergency for the 2023 budget, the CDU/CSU would not complain, although it still considers the move to be wrong. Söder left open what this would look like with regard to next year's budget.
- The question of confidence in the coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has become a topic of discussion, with Markus Söder, the CSU leader, suggesting that the government should face scrutiny not just in the Bundestag, but also before the German people.
- In the context of the budget crisis and internal coalition debates, Söder has proposed early elections to be held alongside the European elections scheduled for June 2024.
- Regarding the possibility of a new edition of the grand coalition with the SPD after potential new elections, Söder has expressed his stance, ruling out the CDU/CSU forming a government with the Greens and expressing doubts about the long-term viability of the FDP as a stable government partner.
- In relation to the debate over the debt brake, Markus Söder, along with the CDU and CSU leaders, has consistently rejected the notion of abolishing or reforming the debt brake, suggesting that such a move would not be beneficial for Germany's financial situation.
Source: www.dpa.com
