(de-news.net) – Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) has delineated the prerequisites for a coalition with the SPD following the Bundestag elections. He underscored the imperative for substantial reforms in migration policy and the citizens’ income, castigating the SPD for numerous governmental missteps, particularly in relation to the citizens’ income. Söder posits that a black-red coalition would garner public approval and enhance stability in the Bundesrat. Nonetheless, he cautioned that a negative campaign by Olaf Scholz would severely impede future collaboration. Söder accused Scholz of neglecting to ensure a seamless transition to stable governance, prioritizing his personal interests instead.
Söder has also moderated his previously stringent opposition to a coalition with the Greens, aligning more closely with CDU leader Friedrich Merz’s stance. He criticized the Greens’ migration policy and warned that an alliance with them could lead to a less favorable election outcome for the Union. Söder specifically targeted Green candidate Robert Habeck, likening his chancellorship aspirations to an unrealistic career leap.
Union faction manager Thorsten Frei announced that, should the CDU/CSU triumph in the elections, they would enforce a “de facto halt” on asylum seekers, turning back individuals at the borders who arrive from other EU or Schengen countries. Frei emphasized the necessity of distinguishing between humanitarian admissions and the immigration of skilled workers, proposing the establishment of a new “Federal Agency for Immigration” to streamline the process for foreign professionals.
The CDU has also pledged to rescind the heating law reform if victorious in the election, reverting to the previous framework. CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann criticized the current law for eroding public acceptance and stressed the importance of decision-making autonomy regarding heating systems. The CDU intends to prioritize CO2 reduction, technological openness, and social equity as central tenets of their policy.