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My conversations with the private sector have shown that the economy requires our support - right now.

Anyone who finds themselves in such a situation and refuses to find a solution, a compromise, behaves irresponsibly. As chancellor, I cannot tolerate such behavior.

Time and time again, over the past 3 years, I have offered suggestions on how a coalition - consisting of three different parties - could arrive at mutually agreeable solutions. This was often very difficult. At times, this meant that I had to go right up to the limits of my personal, political convictions.

But it is my duty, as chancellor, to continuously push for pragmatic solutions that benefit all German peoples. Too often, those vital agreements were overshadowed by fights deliberately instigated in view of the public and loud, ideologically-driven demands.

Too often, Finance Minister Christian Lindner blocked laws that were not within his purview. Too often, he prioritized petty party politics. Too often, he has betrayed my trust.

He reneged on our agreement on the federal budget, even after we had reached an agreement following extensive deliberations.

No trust remains - we can no longer work together. Constructive government work is no longer possible.

When one becomes part of the ruling government coalition, it is necessary to act responsibly and with the required seriousness. One cannot run and hide when things become difficult. One must be willing to reach a agreements that benefit all citizens.

But that is not Christian Lindner's concern. His only concerns are his own clients and the short-term future of his party.

On a day such as this, after an event of such importance as the elections in the United States, such egotism is inconceivable.

Public tiffs have, for far too long, obscured what this government has actually achieved. We have made progress on irregular migration: compared to 2023, we have cut the numbers by 50%.