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Steinmeier Urges German Government to Shift Focus Toward Problem-Solving

The Bundespräsident calls for a collaborative approach and less public discord within the black-red coalition to rebuild trust in democratic institutions.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier spricht in Delitzsch vor der Kulisse eines DDR-Neubaublocks.
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Overview

  • Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on the new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition to avoid publicizing internal conflicts and prioritize compromise and problem-solving.
  • Steinmeier emphasized the need for the government to address pressing issues like energy prices and improving living and economic conditions.
  • In response to widespread distrust in political institutions, particularly in East Germany, Steinmeier advocates for increased dialogue and presence among citizens.
  • The Bundespräsident spent three days in Delitzsch, Saxony, as part of his 'Ortszeit Deutschland' initiative, engaging with local communities and addressing their concerns.
  • Steinmeier cautioned against equating East Germany's political dissatisfaction with support for the AfD, highlighting broader trends of protest voting across Germany.