Michael Kretschmer, Minister-President of Saxony, sees positive sides to the heated debate on the controversial pension package. "It was very important that we had this discussion," the CDU politician told the German Press Agency in Dresden. The debate had shown that it was possible in the "Union family" to hold a "very objective and orderly debate" on a difficult topic. He hopes for approval in the Bundestag vote on the pension package planned for Friday.
Vote to be held on Friday
Politics begins with looking at reality, said Kretschmer. In his view, it is important not to lose sight of the "big picture" when it comes to energy policy, regulation and climate protection goals.
After the discussion, it was ultimately a matter of reaching a joint agreement. "That is the prerequisite for giving a large country stability," emphasized Saxony's head of government.
The controversial pension package of the CDU/CSU and SPD is to be voted on in the Bundestag on Friday. In a test vote in the CDU/CSU parliamentary group on Tuesday, there were also no votes. The plan is to stabilize the pension level at 48% until 2031. This should ensure that pensions keep pace with wages despite the increasing number of baby boomers retiring. The Young Group rejects the idea that the level should be higher from 2032 than it would be without the law.
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