"How oil catches fire" - Crafts react to Baerbels' Juso speech - German Labour Minister’s Class Divide Remarks Spark Business Backlash in Saxony
Federal Labour Minister Bärbel Bas has faced sharp criticism from Saxony’s business leaders after her recent remarks at a Juso congress. Uwe Nostitz, head of the Saxon Building Trades Association and the Saxon Crafts Council, called her comments 'more than puzzling' and accused her of worsening social divisions.
Bas spoke at the Juso congress about growing tensions in Germany, claiming the real divides exist between the wealthy and the poor. She described those who need security as pitted against those who see it as optional. Her remarks also referenced a recent employers’ conference, where she said she felt clear hostility from attendees—mostly men in suits.
The dispute highlights ongoing friction between political figures and business representatives in Germany. Bas’ invitation to tour Saxon businesses remains open, though it is unclear whether she will accept. The exchange underscores differing views on class and labour relations in the region.
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