The leader of Alternative for Germany (AfD) denounced a business crisis and questioned the priorities of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whom she accused of neglecting the country's internal problems.
German politician Alice Weidel launched harsh criticism
against Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a speech in the Bundestag, where she
denounced the deteriorating economic situation in Germany and warned about the
closure of companies.
According to figures cited by Weidel, a company declares
bankruptcy every 19 minutes, a statement with which she sought to illustrate
the magnitude of the difficulties facing the German business sector.
The leader of Alternative for Germany (AfD) also questioned
the head of government's constant trips abroad, arguing that his priorities
should be focused on addressing the economic and social problems affecting the
population.
“He’s there for everyone except the Germans,” Weidel stated,
in a direct criticism of Merz’s management and his style of political
leadership.
Her remarks come amid a debate about German industrial
competitiveness, business costs, investment, and the growth prospects of
Europe’s largest economy.
Germany has faced economic difficulties in recent years,
with companies across various sectors warning of high production costs and
international competitive pressure. However, the figure of one bankruptcy every
19 minutes must be compared with official statistics and the period to which it
corresponds before considering it an accurate measure of the current situation.
The confrontation reflects the political dispute over how to
revive Germany’s economic dynamism and what responsibility Friedrich Merz’s
government should bear for the difficulties facing businesses and workers.