Das Beraterproblem der Katherina Reiche
Summary
This episode examines the German Economic Ministry’s controversial hiring of external consultants for EU emissions trading and industrial policy, despite internal expertise and coalition spending pledges. Host Rixa Fürsten speaks with Tom Spittgen and Green MP Michael Kellner about the political maneuvering behind these contracts. The show also analyzes Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s summer press conference and the upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Berlin.
Topics discussed
Intro: Minister Reiche and EU Emissions Trading Reform
Controversy over external consultants at Economics Ministry
Interview with Tom Spittgen on ministry competence gaps
Interview with Michael Kellner on coalition spending
Listener poll: Should the state hire external consultants?
Friedrich Merz's summer press conference and upcoming elections
Analysis: Can the coalition rebuild trust before September?
Outro: Birthdays and closing remarks
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