Merz announces a change of policy: Will the traffic light government be history?

Merz announces a change of policy: Will the traffic light government be history?

Around 4,000 supporters recently gathered in Oberhausen to celebrate the CDU campaign. The Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz commented on the upcoming Bundestag elections and explained that the chapter of the traffic light government would be history in "less than 48 hours". His views were shaped by the conviction that the turn could come on February 23. However, Merz also warned for caution and warned of the global effects of a possible change of government in the USA, especially led by Donald Trump.

Merz called for more responsibility in Germany within the European Union and an end to economic recession. He critically dealt with the current Minister of Economy Robert Habeck (Greens) and demanded a more competent successor. In addition, he wanted to make the AfD a "marginal phenomenon" of politics again and spoke out for an open migration in the labor market, at the same time pointed out the high irregular migration of recent years.

political challenges

The challenges that the CDU and Merz are facing are complex. "We are fully aware of the dimension of the upcoming tasks and strive to solve many problems in the next four years," emphasized Merz. In this context, the North Rhine-Westphalian Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst also referred to the need for a change of policy in security issues, economic policy and the role of Germany in Europe. Wüst called the termination of irregular migration and child protection as central challenges.

The economic situation is the focus of the election campaign. People in Germany demand solutions in the face of increasing prices and job uncertainty, triggered by various crises, including the Ukraine War. The Union parties, led by Merz, have therefore anchored concrete solutions in their election programs. This includes reducing income tax and grading corporate taxes to 25%.

"Strong economy arises in freedom," emphasizes Merz and implies that the state should set the right framework. The CDU plans not to reduce the pensions and pensioners to earn up to 2000 euros tax -free. In the middle of the election campaign there is also the question of a fair migration policy in which Merz spoke out against the admission of other refugees from Syria.

election campaign and social cohesion

Merz is convinced of the potential of Germany and speaks of the need to restore social cohesion. "Our responsibility applies to the coming generations," he explained and underlined that the clever, committed and creative people in Germany can contribute to strengthening prosperity. The CDU intends to talk to the local people and take their worries seriously.

"Everyone can contribute to improvement," added Merz, emphasizing the importance of recognition and respect for everyone, regardless of origin or faith. The upcoming elections could thus represent both a political and a social turning point if the citizens submit their votes on February 23.

It is a crucial choice for the CDU, and with Merz at the top, they seem ready to take new ways to lead the country into a positive future.