The Saarland CDU isn't holding back their anger towards the current federal government! Since AKK, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, stepped down and the SPD lost the 2022 election, the party's been relatively quiet. But that all changed when party leader Stephan Toscani (56) spoke out at the state party conference in St. Ingbert. His rage was palpable as he slammed the 'traffic light' coalition for achieving what he considers the country's worst government in history.
Toscani's issues include a botched heating law, shutting down nuclear power plants during an energy crisis, and a budget crisis caused by the Federal Constitutional Court's ruling. For Toscani, these moves were deliberate and shameless. Now, the budget's facing a billion-euro deficit, and the government needs to present a law-abiding budget. Toscani wants this budget to secure funds for structural change in Saarland, but the government's only idea seems to be abolishing the debt brake.
Saarland has been in opposition for the first time in 23 years following the CDU's loss in the 2022 state elections. The SPD, led by Minister President Anke Rehlinger (47), remains in control. Despite the CDU's criticism, Olaf Scholz's coalition continues to lead in the federal area.
This political landscape is challenging, with Greens like Robert Habeck playing a significant role and Christian Lindner involved in government decisions. However, the CDU, particularly Stefan Schlagenhaufer, wants the coalition to resign due to their handling of debt and financial issues.
Saarland's regional politics have faced challenges due to these debts, and the Greens, now in charge of shaping Saarland's economic policy, are committed to securing a budget for the region, even if it means reconsidering the debt brake.
The federal government's response to the Saarland CDU's call for resignation is not detailed in the available sources. However, the context suggests an ongoing internal coalition dynamics struggle and economic crisis in Germany, making it challenging for any government to address such demands readily.
