Merz Political Show: Does the turning dream come true?

Merz Political Show: Does the turning dream come true?

Thüringen, Deutschland - A change in the political horizon? Friedrich Merz, the CDU Chancellor candidate, promises nothing less than a fundamental change in German politics. But what does that mean specifically and who could stand in the way? Merz clearly has ambitious plans: lower tax burdens for companies, abolition of the solidarity surcharge and more. He looks at the Chancellery, which his party, the CDU/CSU, grants good chances.

But Merz has a political iceberg in front of him: the current political landscape - consisting of a minority government of the SPD and the Greens - could torpedo its plans. Beatrice Achterberg from the NZZ reports how Merz confronted the incompatibility of his plans with the political agenda of the SPD and Green. In fact, Merz ‘Desired program for the Greens and their candidate for Chancellor Robert Habeck-with demands such as nuclear energy return and tax relief-vehemently came across resistance.

coalition crises in sight

The political wish lists are written, but implementation seems to be a long way off. Despite or precisely because of the "fire wall" to the AfD and a weakened FDP, Merz hopes to form real politics again according to his ideas. An alliance with the current government partners SPD and the Greens could prove to be a fatal challenge. Green lines in asylum policy, climate protection and progressive laws such as the self -determination law are red cloths for its plans.

and while the Christian Democrats hope for a new political era, CSU boss Markus Söder warns the index finger. According to nzz Already with the weight of the CSU to prevent every black and green coalition with a veto.

a change of course or political standstill?

So how could Merz circulate this political iceberg? One possibility would be a minority government in which majorities have to be searched for every new decision. This possibility is risky and contradicts the traditional views of the Union, but could prove to be crucial to put at least some of his election promises into practice.

One thing is clear: Merz has to mix his cards again and get involved with a political chess game. Green and Social Democrats would have to offer more than maintaining their previous politics in order not to go under in a new cabinet. The question that all strikes is: Will Merz be able to smooth the political waves, or does he break the iceberg, which he apparently ignored too long?