She added she was unaware of any internal speculation within Merz’s party, the CDU, regarding the possibility of forming a minority government – a response to recent reports suggesting such a scenario is being considered by some within the CDU
The comments come after Bas openly challenged recent statements made by Chancellor Merz concerning the affordability of the existing social security system Speaking at a regional conference of the Young Socialists (Jusos) in North Rhine-Westphalia over the weekend, Bas strongly refuted the suggestion that Germany can no longer financially sustain its current social welfare model, using emphatic language to express her disagreement
