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Seehofer (CSU) wants border controls for flights from Greece
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Interior Minister Horst Seehofer (CSU) has declared that his house is investigating whether to introduce border controls for flights from Greece, the reason for this being the large number of refugees who have already been recognized in Greece and who later apply…
FDP bodies agree to coalition negotiations
(GermanPolicy.com) – The federal executive board and the parliamentary group of the FDP have unanimously voted in favor of coalition negotiations with the SPD and the Greens. According to media reports, FDP chairman Christian Lindner had previously emphasized the basic values of freedom and self-determination….
Greens’ congress votes for coalition negotiations
(GermanPolicy.com) – At a small party congress, the Greens have approved coalition negotiations with the SPD and FDP. Greens chairman Habeck said before the so-called state council that the exploratory paper previously presented jointly with the SPD and the FDP stands for a policy “in…
CDU-CSU warns of ‘traffic light’ parties turning left
(GermanPolicy.com) – The parliamentary group leader of the Union parties in the Bundestag, Brinkhaus, has accused the traffic light parties of following a strict left-wing course. The exploratory paper by the SPD, Greens and FDP does not say anything about the financing of a perpetual…
Traffic light parties: no tax increases, right to vote from the age of 16
(GermanPolicy.com) – The FDP, in an exploratory paper with the SPD and the Greens, has prevailed to the effect that no wealth tax will be introduced, and no taxes will be increased. The three traffic light parties will not, however, give tax relief to low-wage…
Laschet (CDU) takes responsibility, warns of populism
(GermanPolicy.com) – On the Deutschlandtag of the Junge Union, the CDU chairman Armin Laschet acknowledged responsibility for the bitter election result of the CDU-CSU. Laschet warned against becoming “shrill” and “clumsy” during the term in the opposition. He also warned the Union parties to show…
‘Traffic light’ parties in favor of coalition negotiations
(GermanPolicy.com) – SPD, Greens and FDP are in favor of starting coalition negotiations that could lead to a joint Federal Government. An exploratory paper says: “We are a constellation that can bring together three parties with different traditions and different points of view to form…
Altmaier, Scheuer for relief with regard to energy and fuel
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier (CDU) would like to win the ‘traffic light’ parties – SPD, Greens and FDP – for an alleviation of the electricity, gas and petrol prices. He also wants to turn to the CDU-CSU. The energy price shock…
Consultations about ‘traffic light’ coalition: there are still hurdles
(GermanPolicy.com) – The SPD, the Greens, and the FDP want to present a document on the possible uptake of coalition negotiations by Friday, FDP Secretary-General Wissing announced. According to SPD Secretary-General Klingbeil, all topics have been discussed by the three parties. However, there are still…
CDU: discussions to involve the party base and a larger share of women
(GermanPolicy.com) – Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (CDU) is against a members’ decision about the top positions of the party to lead the party in the future. Members’ votes are “no guarantee that things will necessarily be better.” In Baden-Württemberg, for example, “repeated members’ decisions have…
Laschet ready for reorganization of the CDU
(GermanPolicy.com) – CDU chairman Armin Laschet has announced that he will propose a reorganization of the CDU to the top bodies of his party. That step should be implemented quickly. Laschet emphasized that it was about consensus and the reconciliation of opposites.
New talks in view of a possible ‘traffic light’ coalition on Monday
(GermanPolicy.com) – On Monday, the SPD, Greens and FDP want to continue explorations in view of a possible coalition. On Thursday, SPD general secretary Lars Klingbeil drew the conclusion that all topics had been dealt with. During the weekend, the three parties will to prepare…
