LE FIGARO. - The Merkel government gives the impression of a paralysis, reinforced by the resignation of Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer. Do you share this feeling and to what do you attribute this phenomenon?
Reiner HOFFMANN. - Overall, I would say that the government's mid-term review is better than the reputation it is credited with in public opinion. Recently, an agreement was found to promote part-time unemployment to cope with industrial difficulties. Its very important for us. That said, the government could act more aggressively in the area of public investment, which is currently behind schedule. We need a strengthening in digital, transport or energy, for the next ten years, because companies need security in their planning. This must be done within the framework of the European Union and the Franco-German axis is decisive.
But the Franco-German couple seem to be struggling.
Cooperation with
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