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"Outcry: Political Distrust in Government and Democracy Fueled!"

Rainer Wendt, head of the German Police Union, issues a dire alert about the escalating danger to democracy within Germany. In a recent interview, he underscores the substantial erosion of trust among citizens towards the government, a trend supported by a recent poll conducted by the Civil...

"Outrage: Politically questionable actions erode faith in government and democracy!"
"Outrage: Politically questionable actions erode faith in government and democracy!"

"Outcry: Political Distrust in Government and Democracy Fueled!"

The traffic light government is facing criticism from an unexpected quarter: Rainer Wendt, the Federal Chairman of the German Police Trade Union. In a series of statements, Wendt has expressed his concern over the state's inability to fulfill its duties, as indicated by a survey by the Civil Servants' Association.

Wendt's concerns centre around the traffic light government's handling of the AfD, funding of NGOs, and lack of political responsibility. Over 73% of citizens, according to the survey, believe that the state is no longer fulfilling its duties. This significant loss of trust among citizens in the state is a cause for alarm, Wendt believes.

Wendt calls for a return to clear basic rules, including keeping promises, avoiding mistakes, modesty among politicians, and support for the civil service. These basic rules, he argues, are necessary to restore trust and protect democracy in the long term.

The traffic light government's policies and actions regarding the AfD, NGO funding, and political responsibility are causing significant concern among citizens. Wendt warns of an increasing threat to democracy in Germany and urges the government to take immediate action to address these issues.

The Spitzenkandidatur for the 2025 Bundestag election is held by Olaf Scholz for the SPD, as confirmed at the party congress in January 2025. The Greens have not announced a separate top candidate for 2025. As the election approaches, it remains to be seen how the traffic light government will respond to Wendt's criticisms and whether they will be able to regain the trust of the German people.

This article was published by Welt News Channel on 07 September 2025. It discusses the concerns raised by Rainer Wendt about the state of democracy in Germany and the role of the traffic light government in these issues.

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