The leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Friedrich Merz, has announced the need for strict austerity measures in Germany’s federal budget and called for a fundamental reassessment of key areas of government policy. This was reported by Welt.
In his speech, the politician emphasized that the country requires a “new start,” affecting not only economic and migration policy but also the overall management of public finances.
According to Merz, Germany will have to significantly cut government spending in the near future due to both the budget deficit and the need for more efficient allocation of financial resources.
Experts believe that potential austerity measures may affect social programs, infrastructure investments, and even the defense budget. However, specific details of the upcoming reforms have not yet been disclosed.
Beyond budgetary issues, Merz also highlighted the need to revise migration policy. He has repeatedly criticized the current government for its overly lenient approach to accepting migrants and has called for stricter legislation in this area.
