Katherina Reiche: CDU-Wirtschaftsflügel unterstützt Wirtschaftsministerin im Streit mit Friedrich Merz

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Katherina Reiche, a prominent figure in the CDU's economic wing, is receiving support from within her party amidst a dispute with CDU leader Friedrich Merz. The conflict stems from Reiche's public criticism of the SPD's energy policy proposals, which she deemed expensive, ineffective, and constitutionally questionable. Merz reportedly expressed his disapproval of this public confrontation, urging Reiche to exercise restraint. Sources close to the Chancellor indicated that an agreement was reached during a ministerial meeting to develop energy policy proposals collaboratively. The disagreement highlights tensions within the coalition government regarding energy policy.

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Reiche stated SPD proposals are expensive, ineffective and constitutionally questionable.

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Reiche openly confronted Vizekanzler Klingbeil over energy policy.

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There was a clear agreement in the ministerial meeting on Thursday regarding energy policy.

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Merz urged Reiche to exercise restraint.

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Friedrich Merz was "befremdet über den öffentlichen Schlagabtausch" between Reiche and the SPD.

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Germany 60% Lars Klingbeil 70% Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) ×270% Friedrich Merz ×280% Christian Democratic Union (CDU) ×280% Katherina Reiche ×390%

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energiepolitik 90% koalitionsstreit 80% friedrich merz 70% cdu 70% spd 60% katherina reiche 60% öffentlicher schlagabtausch 50% vorschläge 50%

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