Firebrand Federal Chancellor's Right-Hand Man: "I Ain't No Puppet"
Foreign Affairs Commissioner, Mr. Frei, stated the following:
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As the fresh face of the Federal Chancellery, Thorsten Frei takes his position as a minister of special tasks. He sees himself as a "folksy mediator." He intends to stand by the expansive construction project for the Chancellery despite his past criticisms. As a former opposition politician, he once labeled the plans as a "self-indulgent project."
With Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the helm, the Federal Chancellery is undergoing an overhaul. Frei, the new Chancellor's right-hand man, is anything but shy. "I'm a CDU politician, not a puppet," Frei declared in a recent interview. Despite his earlier criticisms, he remains committed to the controversial expansion plans, vowing to find budget-friendly alternatives for further development.
Despite facing criticism for his shifting stance, Frei insists the time for pausing construction has come and gone. "Ain't no point in setting the brakes now," Frei burst out. The growing construction progress means they'll halt it at their peril.
During Merz's election, Frei admits he was taken aback by the whole ordeal. "It was a damn circus, I'll give 'em that." Since then, he's come to accept the stability of the new black-red coalition. "You bet your bottom dollar this coalition'll last four years," he assured. To ensure it stands the test of time, the coalition partners have agreed on flexibility in implementation of the coalition agreement. "If circumstances change in a significant way, we'll shelve the agreement and come up with new solutions," Frei promised.
To show the country their dedication to change, the new government aims to demonstrate its capabilities quickly, aiming to prove its mettle even before the parliamentary summer break.
Moreover, Frei is dead set on trimming down the Chancellery's personnel by two percent each year. "We can't go on growing like this," he stated. "It's common sense, ain't it?" The Federal Government, he believes, needs a severe downsize to reverse its expansive trend.
Addressing the issue of governmental commissioners, Frei snipes, "I've had to double-check if some of these positions even exist." The new administration intends to put an end to what he calls "commissioner mania." This move isn't exclusively about cost savings but rather an effort to streamline state governance.
While Frei's stance on the Federal Chancellery's expansion and personnel reduction are clear, his specific views regarding these matters as a minister are yet to be confirmed. It seems that the new administration is eager to shake up the status quo, but it remains to be seen how their plans will unfold.
Sources: ntv.de, gut
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- In spite of being a minister of special tasks in the Federal Chancellery, Thorsten Frei, the right-hand man of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, refuses to be labeled as a puppet.
- Despite facing accusations of exaggerations in his shift of stance, Thorsten Frei maintains that the time for pausing construction on the controversial expansion plans has passed.
- The new Federal Government, spearheaded by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is determined to prove its capabilities quickly, aiming to show itsmettle even before the parliamentary summer break.
- To streamline state governance, the new administration, under Thorsten Frei's leadership, intends to put an end to what he calls "commissioner mania," focusing not only on cost savings but also on a more efficient administration.
