Germany faces economic challenges, prompting CSU leader Markus Söder to demand new elections and the immediate resignation of Green ministers Robert Habeck and Annalena Baerbock. Söder argues the current coalition is ineffective, describing it as "politically comatose." He criticizes the Green ministers as "faces of the crisis," urging their departure. Despite internal disagreements, with CSU Vice Manfred Weber open to Green cooperation, Söder firmly rejects a federal coalition with them.
The economic downturn has intensified political tensions within the governing coalition, as growth forecasts are lowered and the risk of a recession looms. Finance Minister Christian Lindner plans to address fiscal challenges, but opposition remains strong.
Moreover, Söder's CSU positions itself as the anti-coalition party, advocating for a cap on asylum applications and the reintroduction of mandatory military service. As dissatisfaction with the current government grows, Söder rallies his party for a power shift in Berlin. Meanwhile, public sentiment is mixed, with many doubting that a CDU-led government would fare better. This political landscape sets the stage for an intense electoral battle ahead.
