(de-news.net) – Both the Greens and the FDP are advocating for a partnership with the Union parties, while a leader of the CDU sees a chance of a government with the CDU alone. Jens Spahn, deputy leader of the Union parliamentary group, posits that the Union could potentially govern independently following the federal election. Certain surveys suggest that such an outcome is possible. Spahn emphasized that this would be the most effective way to restore confidence in democracy and the political system’s efficacy. He further asserted that there is currently a momentum for a robust, autonomous Union that may not have been present for decades. The Union seeks to achieve genuine political reform devoid of superficial compromises by securing a majority without the SPD and the Greens.
Conversely, the CDU’s social wing cautioned against forming a coalition with the SPD. Dennis Radtke, the head of the CDA, expressed skepticism regarding the feasibility of implementing necessary adjustments to foreign and security policy in collaboration with the SPD.
Meanwhile, Christian Lindner, the leader of the FDP, urged the Union to unequivocally support a coalition with the Liberals. He argued that voters would exclude the AfD and BSW instead of selecting them if the Union and FDP jointly declared their readiness to strive for a majority. Lindner contended that a black-yellow coalition represents the optimal configuration for the nation, as many potential centrist voters do not view black-green as a viable option. FDP General Secretary Marco Buschmann added that while each party has its own agenda, meaningful political reform necessitates a power structure genuinely committed to its realization. He noted that the prospect of black-red or black-green coalitions drives people to protest.
In contrast, Franziska Brantner, the co-chair of the Greens, advocates for an alliance between her party and the two Union parties. She criticized CSU leader Söder’s categorical rejection, emphasizing the importance of maintaining open dialogue among democrats. Brantner argued that black-green constitutes a stable form of governance and pointed out that perceiving the Greens as the primary adversary leads to unstable power dynamics and BSW’s involvement in politics, with an obvious reference to recent state elections in Saxony and Thuringia.
