Not all points of contention between the SPD, the Greens and the FDP for the “traffic light government” have yet been resolved.
There could still be heated discussions among the staff.
Berlin - A “traffic light government” would probably change a lot in Germany politically.
The negotiators have completed their explorations.
On Sunday (October 17th) the Greens will decide whether to start coalition negotiations.
Some key issues have already been discussed.
But also important for a government: the staff.
Who occupies ministerial posts?
Which party gets which offices?
All questions that, like some of the content, have not yet been clarified in detail.
But members of the SPD, Greens and FDP already mention names.
SPD * boss Norbert Walter-Borjans has brought the SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich into play for the office of President of the Bundestag.
“There are a number of suitable women and men in the SPD parliamentary group, starting with our parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich,” he told
Bild am Sonntag
.
"Traffic light explorations" ended: SPD reaffirmed its claim to the office of President of the Bundestag
The SPD chairman reaffirmed the SPD's claim to the office of President of the Bundestag.
He contradicted speculation that the post could be transferred to the FDP or the Greens.
“The largest parliamentary group traditionally provides the President of the Bundestag, and this time we are.
There is no reason to change anything ”, stated Walter-Borjans.
With Mützenich as President of the Bundestag, Olaf Scholz * as Chancellor and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, there would be three men at the head of the state.
Walter-Borjans does not see this as an obstacle: “All three are outstanding personalities, the three offices are not related to each other.
We will handle it responsibly. "
Greens and FDP are fighting for the Ministry of Finance: Habeck and Lindner in the game - Scholz would become chancellor
Another position contested is that of finance minister. Scholz performed this role in the last cabinet under Angela Merkel *. But even before the federal election, the FDP and the Greens registered interests. Baden-Württemberg's finance minister Danyal Bayaz has now spoken out in favor of the Greens * party leader Robert Habeck. He could not imagine anyone better in this position, wrote Bayaz on Saturday afternoon on Twitter. “It wasn't just yesterday that he prepared himself thoroughly for this responsible task. He has also gained experience as the head of a ministry, ”he added. The Greens co-chief was Environment Minister in Schleswig-Holstein from 2012 to 2018.
The words of FDP negotiator Marco Buschmann to the
Spiegel
on Saturday
sound noticeably similar
: “I can't think of anyone better for this task.
In the last few weeks and months I have seen how thoroughly Christian Lindner has prepared himself for this task. ”Leading politicians of the Liberals brought their party leader into the position.
Personnel debate for a "traffic light government": Greens and FDP see respective candidates in the Ministry of Finance
Habeck vs. Lindner: Did the harmony end at the Ministry of Finance?
The division of responsibilities will only be discussed at the end of the coalition negotiations.
Until then, a few people will probably be put forward for various offices.
(cibo / dpa) * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
