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The outgoing German Chancellor opened a session of the German Parliament to discuss the upcoming vote but was met with resistance by members of the opposition. Mrs Merkel was forced to shout repeatedly to be heard, and ended up losing her patience in one of the last addresses of her career.
She began by saying: “In a few days, the citizens will be able to vote. Either a government, which, with the SPD and the Greens, will put up with the support of the Left.”
“At least they don’t rule it out, I’m only telling the truth,” she added with a grin on her face, sparking the fury of opposition members.
She continued: “Or a government led by CDU and CSU and Armin Laschet as the Chancellor.
“A government which will lead our country to the future with measure and mean.
“And this is truly not just about foreign politics, NATO and Europe.”
As the Bundestag descended into chaos, between applauses from her allies and shouting from her opposers, Mrs Merkel blasted: “Good lord, what a racket! I have been a member of this German Bundestag for 30 years, over 30 years.
“And I don’t know where, if not here, these questions have to be discussed. This is the heart of democracy and this is exactly where this will be discussed.”
She continued: “This course setting decision is truly not just about foreign politics, NATO, and Europe. It is also about that, but not just.
“It is also about concrete economic and tax policy decisions which will decide about the future of this country, the number of jobs and our common wealth.
“And that is why, Ladies and Gents, the best way for our country is a government led by CDU/CSU with Armin Laschet as the Chancellor.
“Because his government will stand for stability, reliability, measure and mean and that is exactly what Germany needs. Thank you very much.”
More to follow…
Additional reporting by Monika Pallenberg
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