Merz quits investment booster: Summer should bring first success!

Merz quits investment booster: Summer should bring first success!

Berlin, Deutschland - On May 29, 2025, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that positive changes could be expected by the summer. He announced this after the first meeting of the coalition committee in the Chancellery, in which Lars Klingbeil, Markus Söder and Saskia Esken also took part. In contrast to the previous traffic light government, the session was harmonious, which Merz sees as pioneering for the upcoming internal policy measures. He emphasized that there will be no piercing or party spins and believes that the session is the ambitious attempt to reform domestic politics. High expectations of Merz were awakened, especially after his first government declaration on May 14, in which he promised that citizens would experience a noticeable improvement in the political situation in the summer. In this context, Söder called for "pace, pace, pace" for the implementation of the planned measures.

The coalition has set itself the goal of leading the German economy out of the current recession. In order to achieve this, project lists of the ministries were created in order to identify prioritized measures that are summarized in a so -called "immediate program". A central concern is a special fund that is to be used to financial relief for companies. The term “investment booster” is representative of the coalition's determination of strengthening the economy. The federal government emphasizes that acceleration will be the most common word in the program.

further measures and reforms

In addition, the coalition plans a large pension reform, the first laws of which will be adopted by the Federal Council next July. The Chancellor and his team are also working on a comprehensive plan for reforming the citizens' allowance system and on a new basic security for job seekers with a clear focus on job placement.

internal and foreign policy in focus

Merz, which in his first government declaration related a clear position on foreign policy challenges, sees Germany's security at risk. He described Russia as the current enemy and thanked the former Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his reaction to the Ukraine conflict. In this context, he emphasized the need for powerful support from Ukraine without Germany becoming a war party.

The government also plans to turn in migration policy with faster asylum procedures and a clear return offensive. Security, civil protection and disaster protection authorities are to be strengthened. Merz calls for challenges such as uncontrolled migration and extremism to tackle and in favor of cooperation between the security authorities to ensure internal freedom.

The Federal Government thus pursues a comprehensive renewal that builds on the strengths of the country and reduces weaknesses. In addition, Germany not only becomes the strongest industrial nation, but also wants to be perceived as the most innovative location in the areas of chemistry, pharmaceutical and biotechnology. Merz and his team are determined to create a positive picture for the future and to solve problems without public disputes, as is intended in the government agenda. In view of these ambitious plans, it remains to be seen whether the coalition can achieve the goals set.