The new German government, the changes in the country and the relations with Greece
Her announcement final agreement of the Socialists, the Free Democrats and the Greens for the formation of the new German government, under the new Chancellor Olaf Solz marks the dawn of a new era that has just begun in both Germany and European Union.
After 16 whole years, Berlin acquires a socialist Chancellor. What exactly this means, let’s see soon. What is already being understood, however, is that Soltz is starting the term of the weakened one, having been forced to share some of the most important ministries with his government partners. With some, in fact, from whom he has fundamental differences on key issues. Recall that Greens undertaken by the ministries National Economy and Climate Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Family Policy and the Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Environment. The Free Democrats take over the Ministries of Finance, Justice, Societies and Transport and the Ministry of Education and Research. The biggest loss for Soltz is the State Department and the Treasury Department. This division demonstrates the tough negotiations that preceded. The Free Democrats in particular, who received 11.5% of the vote, exchanged their participation in the government very accurately. On the contrary, the Greens eagerly wanted the Ministry of Finance, which they did not receive.
There has been a lot of talk about whether new government will be more favorable for Greece. The Greens have expressed philhellenic positions in the past and recently. Among them, the Eurobonds stand out, the restructuring of the Greek debt, the positive response to the constant Greek claim of German compensations for the four-year occupation of the country during the Second World War.
On the day of the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution and 80 years in the German invasion of Greece, the Greens had asked Angela Merkel’s government to reconsider the issue of occupation compensation and the compulsory loan. In addition, they are particularly critical of Ankara, denouncing the provocative attitude towards Greece and the Republic of Cyprus. Finally, they have congratulated Athens on its stance on immigration, proposing a fairer distribution of migrants to other European Union countries. It remains to be seen, however, how we will be able to implement them. Experts insist that we should keep a small basket. Even the leader of the Greens – a young and ideological – will now be forced to add water to her wine, she succumbs to the pressures of the government. She tends to ground even the most unconventional, turning them into pragmatists. On the other hand, the 40-year-old co-president of the Greens, has been launched against Nord Stream 2 which will transport Russian gas directly to Germany.
But one must not forget its fastening Ministry of Finance, which is taken over by the leader of the Free Democrats Christian Lindner. This is a development that is not considered positive for Greece. In the memorandum years, he accused Seibel of being “Maltese” towards Athens. even more fanatical supporter of Greece’s exit from the euro and voted against as the leader of the Free Democrats all the dissemination packages.
The new government formed a first picture of its basic positions and aspirations. Among them are until 2030, 80% of electricity consumption in Germany does not come from renewable sources. So far the target was 65% by 2030. They want the lowest daily wage will increase to 12 euros per hour. It is expected to focus on mitigation measures for energy sources, in the midst of the energy crisis plaguing Germany. It will decide not to increase the tax on carbon dioxide in fuel, heating oil or gas. They also follow a common line in the distribution of cannabis to adults through special alicensed stores. More refugees who can bring their relatives to Germany, to facilitate family reunification and many more measures that will be promoted immediately.
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