Federal Transport Minister Warns FDP Against Leaving Coalition: The Importance of Negotiation and Compromise in Politics

In an interview with the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung,” Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing from the FDP warned his party against leaving the traffic light coalition. Wissing cautioned against oversimplifying complex societal issues by calling the coalition stupid. He raised questions about the benefits of other coalitions and highlighted that even with the CDU alone, conflicts cannot be avoided.

Wissing emphasized that working together across party lines is essential to address social conflicts and achieve compromises that can gain majority support. The FDP received criticism, particularly from the SPD, for its economic policy proposals, including potential reductions in the welfare state. The Liberals intend to deliberate on various key proposals for an economic turnaround at their party conference to address such criticisms and clarify their stance.

The FDP aims to address concerns of dissatisfied voters and present its perspective on societal issues. Wissing pointed out that other parties like the SPD and Greens also make demands that may not align with FDP’s views, demonstrating the need for negotiation and compromise in politics. Despite speculations and criticisms, Wissing refuted any suggestion that the FDP might be planning to exit the coalition with the adoption of economic policy resolutions at its upcoming party conference. Instead, he emphasized that it was for determining policies aligned with the social market economy.

In conclusion, Volker Wissing has cautioned his party against considering leaving the traffic light coalition while highlighting the importance of working together across party lines to address social conflicts and achieve compromises that can gain majority support. The FDP remains focused on defining its policy positions and contributing to