There is also resistance to the government’s security package from the traffic light factions. Now the Chancellor is joining the discussion.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) in his own parliamentary group has clearly warned critics of the security package planned by the traffic light government to approve it. According to participants, he said at the meeting of the SPD parliamentary group that he would “make use of his options” if necessary if the coalition’s own majority was in danger. The “Spiegel” first reported on it.
However, the perception that Scholz could have meant the question of trust was contradicted by those around the Chancellor. This interpretation was “somewhat exaggerated,” it was said. Scholz wanted to remind people of the faction rule that you discuss internally and then vote as a unit for what the majority wants.
According to participants, a test vote in the parliamentary group turned out clearly. It was said that around 20 to 25 of the 207 MPs voted against it. The Bundestag is scheduled to vote on the package this week. Then it could come to the Federal Council on October 18th.
The coalition factions SPD, Greens and FDP in the Bundestag agreed on the security package after the Islamist attack in Solingen. Among other things, it provides for changes in gun laws, stronger police control powers and measures against irregular migration.
Source: Stern
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