Ukraine-Krieg: Merz: Ganz Europa hängt an der Stabilität in Deutschland

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) urged his coalition to move forward with planned reforms to secure the stability of the joint government. "We must stay together in the government. We must bring the country forward. We must exploit the great opportunities we have, jointly. And I am firmly resolved to do so," the Chancellor said during his visit to Kyiv on the ARD program "Report from Berlin".

He stated that all of Europe was dependent on the stability of Germany. Many people might have underestimated how crucial a stable government in Germany is during these turbulent times. Everyone should have an interest in maintaining the continued stability of Germany's governance. Merz warned against governments led by the AfD and the Left.

When asked if Ukraine was justified in worrying about the stability of the German government, the Chancellor replied, "Yes and no." He pointed to the political situation following the recent state elections. Merz said, "If governments are formed in Saxony-Anhalt under the leadership of the AfD, if a government is formed in Berlin under the leadership of the Left party with their connections to criminal underworlds and antisemitism, then that is not a contribution to the stability of the Federal Republic of Germany."

Chancellor now calls for speed in social reforms. Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier's speech on German Unity Day was an "exhortation to us all," Merz said. The Bundespräsident had called for a decisive defense of democracy the day before and warned against further strengthening of extremist forces. Merz urged the black-red coalition government to move forward with reforms to the social systems and make the necessary decisions in the fourth quarter, especially for the pension insurance system.

Merz said, "And I hope very much that we succeed in implementing these proposals, which have been prepared so well, as we have not seen in Germany in the last 30 years."