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FDP boss Christian Lindner unpacked in an interview about the current exploratory talks and revealed a few tendencies.
Berlin – The Greens * and the FDP tip the scales. After the federal election *, the two parties became kingmakers. There have been talks between the two parties for days about how to present oneself to the future partner. Will it be the SPD with Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz *? Or is it the union around Armin Laschet *?
Little or nothing has leaked out of the talks to date. Apart from a selfie or empty phrases when asked, the Greens around Annalena Baerbock * and Robert Habeck and the FDP around Christian Lindner and Volker Wissing have not revealed anything. Cut off from the outside world and evaded any question from journalists. Until now. Because Christian Lindner has it Picture on sunday given an interview.
Exploratory talks between the FDP and the Greens: is Christian Lindner hoping for Jamaica?
When asked that the whole of Germany is waiting for the decision, Lindner replied very promisingly compared to the press conferences after the meetings with the Greens: “We are not making this decision alone. One thing is clear: our overlaps are greater with the Union parties than with the SPD ”. Does everything speak for Jamaica now? You shouldn’t hang the sentence too high, because major overlaps between the FDP and the Union were already clear beforehand.
Similar to the selfie or at the press conference, he repeats what he has in common with the Greens: “The Greens and the FDP divide some things. But what unites us is that we have turned against the status quo from different perspectives. Both parties have the best results with young voters. We feel mandated to create an impetus for renewal. “
FDP: Christian Lindner on speculation by the Union – “You can’t expect our country
The big loser in the election is Armin Laschet and the Union *. Lindner also made it clear that he cannot be played with. “The CDU and CSU have to clarify whether they really want to lead a government. Some of the comments from the CDU speculate that negotiations with the SPD should fail before the Union comes back into play. You can’t expect our country to do that. We are ready for serious talks with the Union and, conversely, we hope for the same. “
The FDP boss cleverly blocks questions about Markus Söder * as Jamaica Chancellor (“Any answer would be wrong”) or taunts by the SPD against the FDP (“I’m not tender”). But the most important answer of all Germans is when the first decision in the negotiations with the big parties could be made? “We will at least know more next week. The FDP wants a swift government formation by mid-December. The world is not waiting for us. And we also have a need for action in the economy ”, plans Lindner.
Explorations: Lindner draws a red line when it comes to taxes
Lindner also skilfully circumvents questions about different points of view such as the minimum wage (“I can’t comment”). Lindner remains persistent on one thing and draws a red line of negotiation: “In Germany, the highest tax country, tax increases would be detrimental to recovery after the pandemic. The debt brake in the Basic Law must remain “.
It will be exciting to see what the Greens and FDP are negotiating and whether the government is really in place by mid-December. (ank) * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA