Bundesregierung: Unionsfraktionschef Frei: Rückzug nie ein Thema für Merz
Die Umfragewerte sind im Keller, die Kritik am Kanzler ist groß. Hat Friedrich Merz schon einmal über einen Rückzug nachgedacht? Auf diese Frage antwortet jemand, der ihm nahesteht.
Berlin - CDU Chancellor Friedrich Merz has never considered stepping down, according to the party's faction leader Thorsten Frei. Frei told ZDF's "Markus Lanz" that the idea of a resignation had never been a subject of discussion. As Chancellor's Chief of Staff until July, Frei noted that the challenges in domestic and foreign policy were enormous, and these would remain regardless of who faced them.
Frei acknowledged that the party's poll ratings were "shocking," yet he reiterated that the CDU remains the most successful Christian democratic party in Europe. Despite the difficult conditions, Frei questioned whether the centrist coalition would have the strength to implement the planned reforms in the autumn. Frei praised the Rent Commission's proposals, calling it a groundbreaking initiative, and emphasized that it would be a century-long project, requiring a compromise between political parties and generations.
"The challenge before us is not a menu where you can pick and drop," Frei stressed. The crucial factor now is the political will to carry out the difficult decisions.
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