+++ Federal Politics +++: SPD Group Calls for Special Party Congress in Autumn
CDU leadership rules out cooperation with AfD in Saxony-Anhalt +++ SPD criticizes family reunification regulations as too strict +++ The news blog.
The Chancellor asserts that Germany seeks maximum independence from other nations, particularly in competition with China. The cabinet will now consult internally and with other EU states to determine the course of action. Chancellor Gropp notes that current economic growth in Saxony-Anhalt is driven by immigration. The number of German employees is decreasing as more retire than replace them.
"The value added by immigrants can be categorized by specific jobs and industries," Gropp explains. This value will then be lost. Many industries are affected, with a relatively low foreign population in healthcare (33-40%), but a high foreign workforce in food production, construction, hospitality, and logistics. Additionally, around 20% of all doctors come from abroad.
He emphasizes that internal and external challenges are immense, regardless of who faces them. While acknowledging the "disastrous" poll numbers, Frei insists the CDU remains the most successful Christian democratic party in Europe. However, the political landscape is incredibly challenging. The central question for Frei is whether the red-black coalition has the strength to implement the planned reforms in the fall.
He describes the proposals from the government-appointed Pension Commission as revolutionary and a century-long project, representing a compromise between political parties and generations.
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