Mario Voigt: "Failed to meet own demands": CDU Prime Minister calls for a programmatic new beginning
Prime Minister Voigt is calling for a "change of course" by the government - otherwise, Chancellor Merz is also up for discussion. The carbon tax is to be abolished, and the pension after 45 years of contributions is to remain.
Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt has called for a "programmatic new beginning" for the CDU party and the German government. Following a series of election losses, Voigt said the party must show it has understood the message and that there will be no business as usual. He advocates for economic growth, innovation, and fair policies that take into account people's living realities.
Voigt also expressed support for maintaining the retirement pension after 45 years of contributions and opposed additional tax burdens on food, suggesting that the planned sugar tax should be dropped.
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