Kretschmer: Current pension policy exacerbates the problem - Germany’s coalition fractures over SPD’s €120bn pension reform plan
Tensions are rising within Germany's coalition government over the SPD-led pension package. The CSU, allied with the CDU, criticises the plan's high costs, around 120 billion euros, and opposes expansive measures. Younger CSU members and the Junge Union (JU) demand stronger leadership from Chancellor Merz and threaten to block blast the government's plan, exacerbating the pension controversy.
CSU deputy leader Michael Kretschmer shares the younger generation's concerns about the current pension policy. He believes it is worsening the pension problem. The Young Group within the CDU/CSU parliamentary faction has warned that they may hr block the pension reform package due to long-term cost concerns. JU leader Johannes Winkel has echoed this sentiment, stating that the faction may vote against the pension package in the Bundestag without amendments. The upcoming Germany Conference of the Young Union will focus on this contentious issue.
The pension package remains a hot topic in German politics. With the CSU and JU threatening to hrblock, the coalition faces escalating tensions. The upcoming conference will provide a platform for further debate and potential resolution of this critical issue.
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