Foreign Policy and SecurityCracks started to appear in the leftist dream of a Green-Red-Red coalition between the Greens, SPD and Left Party when it came to foreign policy. Whereas SPD chancellor candidate Olaf Sholz has demanded a clear commitment to Nato from any potential coalition party, Left Party co-leader Janine Wissler said she was deeply opposed to the military alliance. Janine Wissler (Left) is dedicated to the dissolution of Nato, which may cause issues when it comes to forming an alliance with Olaf Scholz’ SPD. TaxationOn tax policy, Wissler defended the Left Party’s proposal to introduce a “wealth tax” on real estate and other financial assets. ClimateThe small parties also clashed over approaches to climate change, with the Left pushing for an end to Germany’s love affair with cars.

Source: The Local September 14, 2021 11:15 UTC