German politicians distance themselves from churches

21-12-2022

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German politicians distance themselves from churches

German politicians are increasingly distancing themselves from the churches. Especially under the current traffic light coalition, relationships have been weak.

The new Traffic Light government will be sworn-in in Germany this week. Photo AFP, Ina Fassbender

“German coalition has new concept of family”

The German government that will be sworn in this week chooses against the natural family of father, mother, and child(ren). That is the firm statement made by the editors of the Catholic magazine Die Tagespost.

Free Democratic Party (FDP) chairman and faction chairman in the German parliament Bundestag Christian Lindner, acting German Minister of Finance and Social Democratic Party (SPD) top candidate for the federal elections Olaf Scholz, Green party (Die Gruenen) co-chairwoman Annalena Baerbock, Green party (Die Gruenen) co-chairman Robert Habeck, Social Democratic Party (SPD) co-chairman Norbert Walter-Borjans and Social Democratic Party (SPD) co-chairwoman Saskia Eske pose for media after the presentation of the coalition contract in Berlin, Germany, 24 November 2021. Photo EPA, Clemens Bilan

German coalition puts churches at a distance

Germany has a new coalition, the so-called Traffic Light combination. According to Christian sources in the country, it is clear that the cooperation with churches will be scaled down.

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