Brantner’s comments came in response to repeated statements from Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU, who has frequently called for increased individual effort from citizens “He should begin with his own government” Brantner stated in interviews with RTL and ntv on Tuesday, adding that the coalition needs to “pull together, make an effort and deliver results
The call for unity comes amid mounting public debate within the governing coalition – a partnership between the CDU and SPD – regarding potential reforms to the social welfare system Differing viewpoints have emerged publicly, most notably between Chancellor Merz and Labor Minister Bärbel Bas, concerning the direction and scope of these proposed reforms The disagreement highlights internal tensions within the coalition as they navigate complex policy issues
