(de-news.net) – The Chancellor candidate of the CDU/CSU, Friedrich Merz, has described the initial projections following the Bundestag election as part of a “historic election night,” asserting that the CDU had won the election due to effective collaboration within and with the CSU. Merz emphasized the urgency of forming a functional majority, stressing that the world would not wait and the Union parties were synonymous with reliability.
The CDU chairman intends to initiate exploratory talks for the formation of a coalition soon. He suggested that it would be appropriate to engage in intensive discussions. His aspiration is to conclude the process of government formation by Easter. The future chancellor acknowledged that, in the event of a two-party coalition, the process of forming a new government could be expedited. Merz emphasized his commitment to engaging with all potential political parties within the democratic center. He noted the country has been in recession for three years and expressed the necessity of overcoming this economic downturn.
Despite experiencing losses, Green Party Chancellor candidate Habeck expressed satisfaction with the results, highlighting the party’s recovery from a low in the polls. The Green Party, according to their candidate for chancellor, is prepared for a so-called Kenya coalition with the Union and SPD. He explained that the Greens are always ready to assume responsibility. However, the decision to include his party in the formation of government rests with Union’s chancellor candidate, Merz. Habeck admitted that he does not necessarily expect this inclusion, pointing out the CSU’s recurrent refusal to cooperate with the Greens. He added that he does not believe Merz can oppose the CSU’s stance and highlighted that the CSU achieved very strong results.
AfD’s lead candidate Weidel extended an offer for the Union to partake in government, suggesting that such a coalition was essential for enacting a policy shift in Germany. FDP Deputy Party Chairman Kubicki, on his part, advocated for a coalition comprising the Union, SPD, and FDP, should his party secure seats in the Bundestag. Meanwhile, the Left Party’s lead candidate Reichinnek pledged that her party would fight louder and more distinctly than ever before, championing an open society. BSW Chairwoman Wagenknecht anticipated a tense few hours ahead for her party.
