Merz' Zukunft: Söder: Kanzlersturz von der CSU „auf keinen Fall“
Der Kanzler wird in seiner Partei für das Wahldebakel in Sachsen-Anhalt mitverantwortlich gemacht. In der CDU rumort es. CSU-Chef Söder zeigt aber weniger auf Merz, sondern vor allem auf die SPD.
CSU leader Markus Söder, who serves as Bavarian Minister-President, has firmly rejected speculation of a possible German Chancellor's dismissal within his party. Söder stated, "It wouldn't matter who took over immediately if we look at the alternatives - they would have the same problems, whether it's an SPD or another reformist party."
The CSU's victory in the recent Saxon-Anhalt state election was overshadowed by the party's significant drop in support from CDU to 17.2%. This decline could have implications for the political future of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) in the upcoming elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin later this week, along with a local election in Niedersachsen the following day.
Söder affirmed Söder's confidence in Merz's competence to lead the government towards reforms, stating, "Yes, he is standing by the reforms." He emphasized that the Union should remain united and avoid being divided by the AfD. When asked about the likelihood of a Chancellor's dismissal, Söder replied confidently, "I don't think there will be a Chancellor's dismissal in the CSU."
He expressed hope for the continuation of the current coalition government until 2029. Söder also hinted at rampant campaigning against Merz by external forces, particularly mentioning the support from US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin for the AfD. He suggested that the AfD's campaign has been heavily promoted online, negatively impacting its image.
Söder urged SPD Labor Minister Bas Klar to take decisive action, stating that the current government's results were insufficient. He called for addressing issues such as social abuse, cold progression, and high energy prices. According to Söder, "We are simply spending too much money on the wrong social expenditures." He urged Labor Minister Bas Klar to act promptly and address these concerns, particularly after the state election in Saxon-Anhalt, which was described as a "largest learning event in German history."
Söder criticized Klar for not having implemented an action plan against social abuse by the end of the year.
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