Schultz: Don’t let Germany become as polarized as America
Germany’s chancellor called on parties to pass measures such as increasing child benefits and lifting tax thresholds before snap elections in February, stressing that Germans do not need to choose between security and prosperity. He also warned against the polarization of his coury’s society.
According to Isna, German Chancellor Olaf Schulz addressed the parliame on Wednesday in the first public meeting with political leaders since the collapse of the ruling coalition last week, which will force the coury to hold early elections, which will probably be held in February.
This state collapse affects Germany at a time of vulnerability; Europe’s largest economy faces a second year of coraction amid concerns over trade tariffs, future support for Ukraine and the competitiveness of German companies.
In Germany’s Bundestag, Schultz said Europe has a responsibility to Ukraine, but aid should not lead to cuts in pensions or care at home.
He said: “Let’s work together for the good of the coury uil the new elections.” How to finance support for Ukraine will be a key issue in the election. In my opinion, it cannot and should not be the case that support for Ukraine leads to a reduction in pensions, care and health.
According to the Reuters News agency, Schultz has proposed to release the coury’s self-imposed debt brake to finance support for Ukraine.
Parliame was unusually tense during Schultz’s speech. Still, Schultz urged his oppones to preve his coury from becoming as polarized as the United States.
“There is no democracy without compromise,” he said.
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