Habeck thinks black and green are possible – 'he has no idea about the technology'

Economy Minister Robert Habeck no longer rules out forming a coalition with the Christian Democratic Union. The two parties exchange views on important issues.

Berlin – Vice Chancellor Robert Hapik The Greens believe that it is possible to form a coalition between blacks and greens after the next federal elections. “Even if we argue with the union in difficult discussions in our respective roles as government and opposition, we can still work with the union in the future,” Habeck said. Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung (Thursday edition). He also pointed out the similarities with Christian Democratic Union-president Friedrich Merz On foreign policy issues.

Black and green possible? Merz does not fall into the opposition reflex

Habeck praised that Merz “did not fall into the reflex of opposition” in foreign policy, for example when he supported Ukraine, but rather “embodied the causes of German statehood.” The tone of the political debate also became more conciliatory again: “The CDU conference at the beginning of May had a different tone, including towards my party.” Christian Social Union“The party conference or the Ash Wednesday speeches a few months ago,” the Green politician told NOZ.

Habeck also acknowledged support for the CDU after violent attacks on politicians from his own party and the Social Democrats: “When election campaigners from the Social Democrats and the Greens were attacked, prominent CDU politicians showed their solidarity.” Traffic Signs Alliance And their internal conflicts: “It would certainly be beneficial for the country if the coalition fought less.”

Habeck praises, Merz jokes: Traffic light economic policy leads to a structural crisis

While Habeck praises Merz, he recently criticized the Traffic Light Coalition's economic policy. “There is greater potential in our country,” he said Thursday at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Federal Association of Liberal Professions. He explained that there is a structural crisis.

Merz said the 2010 Agenda reforms enabled a decade of growth. What is needed now is the 2030 Agenda with less regulation. “The Federal Minister of Economy is an author of children's books, and I am a lawyer. We have no idea about technology,” explained Merz. “But it is about creating the right framework conditions for the national economy.”