In a guest article for the “Bild” newspaper, CDU leader Friedrich Merz sharply criticized the traffic light coalition. “Everyone feels the increased prices painfully in their wallets. And the next nasty surprise is in the house: the billing of the municipal utility and gas supplier,” writes Merz. “Yes, the Union ruled for 16 years. But the Union would have – unlike the traffic light – developed a contingency plan for Germany within 16 weeks of the beginning of the war.”
Although the Union had been in government for 16 years, unlike the traffic light, the Union had “developed a crisis plan for Germany within 16 weeks of the beginning of the war,” said Merz in his guest article for “Bild”. To this end, the CDU leader is presenting a seven-point plan to combat rising prices.
For the seventh point, Merz appealed primarily to the Greens: “Dear Greens, jump over your shadow. No bans on thinking! Do it for Germany.”
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There are still three nuclear power plants connected to the grid in Germany. They are scheduled to be shut down by the end of the year. Economics Minister Robert Habeck and Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (both Green) argue that a longer term would entail “major economic, legal and security risks”. The operators also reject further operation. Merz also called on the government to draw up energy saving plans for all public buildings.
Attitudes towards work also change over the generations. Much to the chagrin of Europapark boss Mack, who is currently desperately looking for workers for his amusement park. He cannot understand the work ethic of the younger generation, which is geared towards balance and little stress.
It’s all over just 29 months after founding her financial technology company, Rubarb. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s two nephews have to file for bankruptcy. It is a mystery to investors how they could lose their money in such a short time.
The Federal Association for Road Haulage is certain that the shortage of truck drivers will continue to worsen in the coming years. The reasons for this are said to be the unattractiveness of the profession and the driving license law. Above all, however, the aging of active truck drivers is becoming increasingly problematic.
