German Chancellor Frederick Merz has given an enthusiastic assessment of his government’s performance as MPs in the lower parliament, Germany, Bundestag, Bandestag debated budget proposals two months after capturing the Chancellor.
Conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) leader Mars underlined the importance of raising the importance of Germany’s decision in a big way.
The draft budget for 2025 to 2029, which was presented on Tuesday with record expenses and loans, is expected to determine the folding economy on a stable course.
What did Merz say about his government?
The Chancellor said in his speech in Parliament during a budget debate, “We have taken a lot, we have achieved some things, but still a lot to do.”
Given that some people in Germany were still concerned about their quarrels, Merz said that the mood in the country was rectifying and was killed in optimistic voice.
“We want to express courage and belief to all people in Germany that it is worthwhile to work in our country, that it is a pleasure to live in Germany, and above, we are very lucky to live in the country of freedom and peace. It is a great blessing.”
The alliance “will continue his work with courage and faith,” Hey said.
What did Merz say about defense?
The conservative leader called constitutional change, which allows the high defense spending required to restore the country’s military capabilities.
The previous Bundestag had already rested a loan brake for defense spending. Ukraine and US President Donald Trump, under the pressure of Russia’s war, NATO colleagues vowed at their summit in Hague to increase defense spending to an unprecedented level.
“If we did not do this and were not ready to spend more on our defense – if we would follow the AFD and the Left party – NATO might have separated in the 70th year of our membership,” said Merz.
Merz, whose party junior coalition partner with rules with Social Democrats (SPD), ie continuous support for Ukraine, “Even against the resistance of political leftist and Russian supporter Russian in this House.”
Slam from far and wide as ‘paper Chancellor’
The debate began with a fierce speech by the leaders of the German (AFD) party, Alice Waidel, an anti-immigration option, a fiery speech, which was allowed to speak as the head of the first largest opposition group.
Videl – Whose party is against providing weapons to Ukraine – what does not save with personal insults directed on Mrze, it is called “paper Chancellor” and “Chancellor of Lies”, while it gives it to the promises of the expedition allegedly breaking and his migration policy.
In his upcoming speech, Merz replied, saying that although a government needed to face opposition criticism, “In democracy, no one had to accept only half-incomplete, defamation and personal condemnation without contradiction.”
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Edited by: Wesley Rahan
