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Söder, Reformen und die heilige Mütterrente

Jul 2, 2026 · 17m

Summary

This episode examines Germany’s stalled coalition reforms, focusing on CSU leader Markus Söder’s refusal to cut the Mother’s Pension and CDU politician Tilman Kuban’s proposal to negotiate savings. The hosts also discuss Russia’s worsening economic crisis and Putin’s hardened stance on the war, alongside an interview with Saxony-Anhalt’s CDU candidate Sven Schulze during his campaign bike tour.

Topics discussed

Intro: Reforms, Söder's stance, and today's agenda Ad: Örsted offshore wind energy Coalition reforms and the Mütterrente paradox Interview: Tilman Kuban on budget compromises Russia: Putin's economic crisis and war stance Saxony-Anhalt: Sven Schulze's campaign bike tour Norbert Röttgen's birthday and outro Ad: Örsted offshore wind energy
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