Coalition dispute
Scholz suggests cooperation with Merz
After his decision to dismiss Finance Minister Lindner, the Chancellor now wants to speak quickly with the “responsible opposition”. The focus is initially on the Union faction leader.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to offer Union faction leader Friedrich Merz (CDU) to quickly work together to find solutions to strengthen the economy and defense. “I will now very quickly seek a conversation with the opposition leader, Friedrich Merz,” said the SPD politician in Berlin. He wanted to offer Merz to work together constructively on two or more issues “that are crucial for our country: on quickly strengthening our economy and our defense,” said the Chancellor.
The economy cannot wait until new elections have taken place, Scholz added, adding: “And we now need clarity on how we can finance our security and defense solidly in the coming years without jeopardizing cohesion in the country.” With a view to the elections in America, this is “perhaps more urgent than ever.” The Chancellor said: “It’s about making the decision that our country needs now. I will discuss this with the responsible opposition.”
dpa
Source: Stern
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