Merz before the iceberg collision: CDU wish dreams in danger!

Merz before the iceberg collision: CDU wish dreams in danger!

Deutschland - Who turned the political clock? Friedrich Merz, CDU Chancellor candidate, dares the big leap and promises a radical change of course! But one thing is certain: with the left coalitioners, i.e. the SPD and the Greens, this will be nothing, because instead there is a risk of a crashing iceberg collision. What is behind it?

The brave move by Merz is long overdue, but without a compatible partner, his revolutionary election program remains a wish list. This week, the CDU/CSU, SPD and Greens showed their bold dreams for Germany's future. But while the conservatives are aiming for a "change of policy", Merz and Markus Söder have their difficulties in getting on board with traditional coalition partners. The NZZ editor Beatrice Achterberg said that this was hardly possible with the SPD and the Greens.

not without stumbling blocks

A real dilemma for Merz: While his election program is presented in terms of crystal and potent in terms of economic and tax policy- including tax relief and abolishing the solidarity surcharge- he is in reality in front of closed doors. The Greens are particularly noticeable. The Greens threaten to lose their nerves only when thinking about the return to nuclear power.

The South tactician: Markus Söder

And from Bavaria CSU boss Markus Söder, ready to bring his party into play with a strategic smile. Supports or not, according to Söder, a black and green coalition remains without his veto wishful thinking. Merz himself confirms that the cooperation with the “Democratic parties in the middle” must work - nice thought, but slightly naive!

Merz stumbles continued, stoically ignoring the red-green iceberg, such as nzz also reports . Thuringia with Mario Voigt shows how the CDU opportunistically pushes its ideals aside. A betrayal that can radicalize the right while the left partners continue.

a game with fire?

The question remains: Will Merz take risks and think about a minority government? This unconventional one could strengthen the negotiating position and make it clear to the Greens that restart is announced. But does the CDU really take so much to enforce old election promises? The answer remains exciting. Like a rapid thriller, it remains to be seen whether Merz can change the course or continue to be headed for Titanic-Traic.