CSU Vice-President Weber: Black-Green as a new coalition opportunity?

CSU Vice-President Weber: Black-Green as a new coalition opportunity?

In the current discussion about the political landscape in Germany, CSU Vice Manfred Weber has raised the possibility of a black-green coalition in the federal government. In an interview with the Editorial Network Germany (RND), he emphasized the importance of dialogue between the democratic parties. “Democrats must always be able to talk to each other and try to find ways to work together,” said Weber.

This statement is no coincidence, because in the political landscape there are various opinions within the Greens that Weber addresses. He differentiates between different currents in the party: Some members are more skeptical about questions about migration, while others, like Winfried Kretschmann from Baden-Württemberg, take a more realistic approach. “The Greens have to clarify whether they want to be compatible with the center or whether they want to develop back into an ideological party,” continued Weber.

Call for a balanced migration policy

Weber, who is also leader of the conservative EPP group in the European Parliament, called on the CDU/CSU to have a differentiated debate on migration policy. “Above all, the right balance is needed when the Union talks about migration policy,” he warned. He made it clear that, on the one hand, the Union must make it clear that illegal migrants will be consistently rejected, while on the other hand it should stand by the principles of asylum law and the Geneva Refugee Convention.

Weber particularly emphasizes Germany's humanitarian responsibility: "People who flee from Russian bombs or from dictatorships because of their political orientation must always find shelter in Germany." This illustrates his claim to a “healthy middle ground” in migration policy. He warns: “Neither an everyone-is-allowed-in approach from the left nor an all-doors-closed approach from the right-wing radicals provides a real answer.”

Weber sees the need to move forward with a clear course and notes that it is crucial for the Union not to radicalize but to promote an integrative approach. He appeals to take the challenges of migration policy seriously in order to ensure broad support within society.

Weber's demands and the difficulties within the Greens provide an insight into the current political tensions in Germany. His recent comments about possible coalitions and the need for open dialogue could significantly influence the discussion about the country's future political direction. It remains to be seen how the parties will respond to this challenge and whether new coalition possibilities between the traditional political camps can emerge.

For more details on this topic, see the report on www.onetz.de.