Chancellor Olaf Scholz is seeking the Bundestag's support for key legislative initiatives despite leading a minority government. These initiatives include income tax relief, increased child benefits, and energy price support to safeguard industrial jobs. Scholz plans to initiate new elections, aiming for government functionality amidst political shifts.
In Saxony, the CDU and SPD have formed a minority government, facing pressure from both the AfD and the Left party. Their coalition agreement focuses on fiscal consolidation, migration policy, and police expansion. However, there is criticism from various sectors, including the industrial and commercial chambers, demanding more flexibility and reduced bureaucracy.
While the coalition has ambitious plans like the Sachsenfonds and a "Sachsengeld" for property acquisition, it also proposes a controversial bodycam deployment in homes and a new border police force. The coalition's ability to form a stable government without a clear majority remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Olaf Scholz continues to navigate the complexities of minority governance, striving for legislative success amidst a challenging political landscape.
