Bundestag Passes Resolution on Government Statement on Domestic Policy Issues
Berlin, January 28, 2025 – The German Bundestag has passed a resolution calling on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to deliver a government statement on current domestic policy issues.
Background
The resolution, designated as 20/14699, was tabled by the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and supported by the traffic light coalition parties (SPD, Greens, and FDP). It comes amid growing public concern about various domestic policy challenges facing Germany, including:
- The ongoing housing crisis
- Rising energy costs
- Labor shortages
- Social inequality
Resolution Contents
The resolution specifically requests that Chancellor Scholz provide the following information in his government statement:
- An assessment of the current situation in the domestic policy areas highlighted above
- Details of the government’s plans to address these challenges
- A timeline for implementation of these plans
Debate and Passage
The resolution was debated in the Bundestag on January 28, with representatives from all major parties expressing their views. The FDP argued that the government needed to provide clear leadership on domestic policy and address the concerns of German citizens.
The opposition parties, including the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Alternative for Germany (AfD), criticized the government for its handling of domestic issues and accused it of failing to prioritize the needs of the people.
Despite the criticism, the resolution was ultimately passed with a majority vote. The government is now required to respond to the request within a specified timeframe.
Reaction
The resolution has been met with mixed reactions from the public. Some welcomed it as a sign that the government is taking domestic policy concerns seriously, while others expressed skepticism about the government’s ability to effectively address the challenges facing the country.
Political analysts have suggested that the government statement will be a key test for Chancellor Scholz’s leadership and the future of the traffic light coalition. It will provide an opportunity for the government to demonstrate its commitment to addressing the concerns of German citizens and outlining its vision for the future of the country.
20/14699: Entschließungsantrag zu der Abgabe einer Regierungserklärung durch den Bundeskanzler zu aktuellen innenpolitischen Themen (PDF)
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