Overview
- Wegner told the Tagesspiegel that the federal government “argues too much” and works too little on the country’s problems, a critique carried by dpa on November 10.
- He urged measures to ease pressure on the economy, strengthen Germany’s industrial base, and increase investment in science and research.
- The Berlin leader argued that high social expenditures endanger balanced budgets at federal, state, and municipal levels.
- He asserted that all 16 minister-presidents agree social spending is too high and called for swift reform.
- Wegner reiterated that the CDU will not cooperate with the AfD, describing the statement as a firm party stance rather than a policy shift.