The Greens firmly reject the billion-dollar deal from the Union and the SPD!

The Greens firmly reject the billion-dollar deal from the Union and the SPD!

The Green parliamentary group has taken a clear position and announced that it will not agree to the planned debt deal between the CDU and SPD. As co-party leader Katharina Dröge explained on Monday, the Greens do not intend to vote for the controversial measures, which they believe do not represent the necessary reforms for Germany. Dröge criticized the proposals as “play money” that is only intended to distribute tax benefits. Dröge further explained that, together with co-chairwoman Britta Haßelmann, they recommended that the group not agree to the financial package because it does not have the sustainable character that the grand coalition had promised in its signed agreements.

In the controversial billion-dollar package, which focuses on both defense and infrastructure, changes are to be made to the debt brake. These proposals include the creation of a debt-financed special fund worth 500 billion euros, which the Greens consider to be insufficient to ensure the necessary climate protection. The Greens make it clear that they are not prepared to finance election gifts from the Union and the SPD and that a large part of the investments must be planned for climate protection, as is the case Daily Mirror reported.

Difficult negotiations lie ahead

The Prime Minister and other leading politicians from the CDU and SPD, however, appeared willing to compromise and emphasized the need for an agreement. CDU leader Friedrich Merz announced that he would hold further talks with the Greens next week. He reiterated that climate protection should also be taken into account in the financial package. “It’s not about party political games, but about Germany’s future and defense capability,” said the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner. This encouraging attitude suggests that despite the deep differences in the discussions, a way forward may be found. However, the Greens have made it clear that they will not agree to any package that does not seriously address the climate crisis oe24 stated.