German ministers dismiss minority government as coalition stands firm
Two senior ministers in Germany have firmly rejected calls for a minority government. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and Education Minister Dorothee Bär both defended the current coalition between the CDU/CSU and SPD. Their comments came as speculation grew over political instability in Berlin. Dorothee Bär dismissed the idea of a minority government as 'nonsense,' arguing that no one in politics actually wants it. She stressed that the coalition was elected for a full four-year term and would govern together until the end. Bär also made it clear she valued all her cabinet colleagues and did not want to lose any of them.
Katherina Reiche echoed the call for unity, urging politicians to stop demonising compromise. Instead of focusing on winners and losers, she said, the government must 'pull together in the same direction.' Both ministers insisted the federal government has clear plans for the entire legislative term and will carry them out step by step. Bär reinforced the message by stating that the cabinet team stands united. She described the coalition as stable and capable of delivering on its promises.
The statements from Reiche and Bär signal a strong commitment to the current coalition’s survival. With a full legislative agenda already in place, the government intends to push forward without disruption. The ministers’ remarks suggest no immediate shift in political direction is expected.
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