“First of all, we will talk about how a society that has so much ahead of it can be and remain confident,” the Chancellor said. “Because that’s the basis for trusting yourself,” and “in a way that many say to themselves, they’re there, they’re part of the future.”
Germany will restructure its economy “at great speed” in such a way “that we can operate in a CO2-neutral manner,” Scholz underscored the government’s climate protection goals. “And it will be a globally successful export country with good, well-paid jobs.”
Tackling all of this “requires confidence,” Scholz said with conviction. “And the first thing we will talk about is how we as a society can achieve this.”
The cabinet meeting, which is scheduled to last two days, serves the purpose of “discussing a few fundamental issues that are very, very important for the future of our country and which we believe is worth negotiating with a little more calm.” said Scholz. He also referred to the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine and its effects on Germany.
Shortly before, he had welcomed EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who will be present as a guest at Meseberg Castle on the first day of consultation. He was “very happy and happy” about von der Leyen’s coming, said Scholz. The Commission President is “a good friend of the German government”.
