Markus Söder settles accounts with Robert Habeck: the economy is in danger

Markus Söder settles accounts with Robert Habeck: the economy is in danger

Markus Söder, the Bavarian Prime Minister, expressed sharp criticism of Robert Habeck's economic policy in an interview. The German economy is going through a difficult phase, with companies leaving locations and bankruptcies on the rise. This has led to tensions between business associations and Olaf Scholz's traffic light government. Söder took this as an opportunity to specifically settle accounts with Habeck.

Söder distances himself from Habeck, particularly when it comes to climate policy. He describes Habeck's approach as a “climate policy Morgenthau plan,” which, according to Söder, is not enough to stop climate change. Söder expressed surprise that Habeck was happy about achieving the climate protection goals by pointing out the collapse in industrial production. For Söder, it is crucial to find a balance between climate protection, prosperity and democratic structures in order to secure prosperity.

The Bavarian Prime Minister went even further and described Habeck's economic strategy as a failure. He criticized the fact that it was not a social market economy, but a new green planned economy. While Habeck relies on debt-based subsidies to promote individual businesses, the Union under Söder's leadership advocates low taxes, energy prices and a leaner state in order to strengthen and innovate the economy.

Habeck is also aware of the situation in the German economy and is preparing the population for difficult times. Despite a slightly improved economic forecast, there are still challenges. The decision-making process regarding the nuclear phase-out has caused further stir after reports emerged of suppressed concerns in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Environment. However, the ministries reject this.