Overview
- In a ZDF Morgenmagazin interview Friday, the CDU general secretary acknowledged past shortcomings and promised clearer communication, saying nothing will be sugarcoated.
- He said the Union–SPD coalition aims to advance a reform package despite disagreements, though the substance remains unspecified.
- Linnemann warned the measures will be difficult to pass, calling them really thick boards and stressing that decisions are needed to avert bigger problems.
- He emphasized that planned changes are not intended to harm people, insisting the party will not cut to hurt anyone.
- The renewed push follows a much‑touted autumn of reforms that delivered little, heightening pressure for tangible results this year.