Sacked finance minister Christian Lindner accused Chancellor Olaf Scholz of deliberately caused the collapse of the center-left ruling coalition in Germany, reported DPA, quoted by BTA.
"His carefully prepared statement tonight only shows that Olaf Scholz is no longer interested in reaching an agreement that is viable for all, so he has chosen to cause a calculated collapse of the coalition," said Lindner, the leader of the Free Liberals democratic party (SvDP).
Scholz is pushing Germany into a stage of uncertainty, he added.
Lindner accused his coalition partners from Scholz's Social Democratic Party of Germany (GSDP) and the Greens of not agreeing to accept his proposals to improve Germany's economic situation even as a basis for discussion.
In his words, Scholz refuses to understand the need for a new model for the development and revival of the German economy. "He has long stopped paying proper attention to people's economic concerns," Lindner said.
"His counter-proposals are weak, lack ambition and do nothing to overcome the fundamental problem of our country, which is growth. Only through it can we preserve our prosperity, social security and responsible behavior towards the environment."
Lindner indicated that Scholz had asked him to suspend (freeze) the debt ceiling written into the German constitution.
"I could not agree to such a thing because it would mean violating the oath I took when I took office. This is precisely why the chancellor terminated cooperation with me and the SDP at tonight's meeting of the coalition council."
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that he intends to reach out to opposition leader Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to try together to find a solution to the pressing problems related to the German economy and defense, DPA reported. , quoted by BTA.
"Now very soon I will seek a dialogue with the leader of the opposition Friedrich Merz,", the leader of the Social Democrats in Berlin said, and announced that on January 15 he will ask for a vote of confidence from the parliament, which will determine the future of his coalition government.< /p>
Scholz indicated that he wanted to offer Mertz the opportunity for constructive cooperation on two or more issues "that are of key importance to the country, among them the rapid strengthening of the economy and defense". of Germany.
In the words of the chancellor, the economy cannot wait for new elections to take place and added: "We now need clarity on how to put our security and defense funding on a solid footing in the coming years without jeopardizing (social) cohesion of our country".
Regarding the US election, Scholz said that in its context "it becomes even perhaps more pressing than ever.
"This is about making the decision our country needs - now. I will seek a dialogue on this issue with the responsible opposition," added Scholz.
Fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner accused Chancellor Olaf Scholz of deliberately causing the collapse of the center-left ruling coalition in Germany, DPA reported, quoted by BTA.
"His carefully prepared statement tonight only shows that Olaf Scholz is no longer interested in reaching an agreement that is viable for all, so he has chosen to cause a calculated collapse of the coalition," said Lindner, the leader of the Free Liberals democratic party (SvDP).
Scholz is pushing Germany into a stage of uncertainty, he added.
Lindner accused his coalition partners from Scholz's Social Democratic Party of Germany (GSDP) and the Greens of not agreeing to accept his proposals to improve Germany's economic situation even as a basis for discussion.
In his words, Scholz refuses to understand the need for a new model for the development and revival of the German economy. "He has long stopped paying proper attention to people's economic concerns," Lindner said.
"His counter-proposals are weak, lack ambition and do nothing to overcome the fundamental problem of our country, which is growth. Only through it can we preserve our prosperity, social security and responsible behavior towards the environment."
Lindner indicated that Scholz had asked him to suspend (freeze) the debt ceiling written into the German constitution.
"I could not agree to such a thing because it would mean violating the oath I took when I took office. This is precisely why the chancellor terminated cooperation with me and the SDP at tonight's meeting of the coalition council."