Despite his hectic election, the new Chancellor Friedrich Merts estimates that his government’s work is based on ‘Stable Base of Confidence’. In his first interview after taking up his duties, Mr Mertz spoke of a ‘Honest day’ and characterized ‘Normal’ The fact that not all Members voted in accordance with party “line”.

‘Now we are starting work’Friedrich Mertz said, speaking from the Chancellor on the first channel of German public television ARD, shortly after his official assumption. Answering successive questions about whether his failure to be elected during the first vote in the Bundestag is a blow to himself and his government, Mr Mertz spoke of a one ‘Coordinated, elegant’ A change of government, something that he pointed out not everywhere self -evident and stressed that he does not intend to seek the MPs who did not discipline the party mandate. He also expressed the belief that the new government will work today in a spirit of confidence.

Asked about the situation in Middle EastFriedrich Mertz spoke of an issue ‘High concern’ for his government and announced that the new Foreign Minister Johan Vadeful He will visit Israel next weekend. “We are currently preparing this trip together. But it should be clear that the Israeli government must fulfill its obligations under international law, including war law, and humanitarian aid must be provided to the Gaza Strip. We see the developments of the last days with great concern, ” He stressed.

Inside, Mr Mertz left open whether he considers that a prohibition procedure should be moved Alternative for Germany (Afd), after its classification as ‘Famped Right -wing’ Organization by the Federal Service of the Constitution. “We will come to this decision only after more careful examination. But even if we come to such a conclusion, the problem would not be solved. We need to ensure that the causes of this behavior of voters in Germany are eliminated and this federal government must work in this direction. “ The Chancellor explained.

Speaking a little later in the same show, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Vice -Chancellor and Minister of Finance Lars Kllingbil recalled that the government coalition’s programming agreement excludes any partnership with AfD in parliament. “I have made it clear: This is a far -right party. Our task now is to evaluate the Federal Protection Service report, to discuss it in the Council of Ministers. “ He said and made it clear that the possibility of moving a ban has not been ruled out. Also responding to the Chancellor vote leaks, Mr. Klingbil reiterated that he has no evidence of ‘Apostles’ And he added that he did not want to participate in speculation. “Now we have to focus on how the country will be strengthened”he said.