CDU/CSU parliamentary group vice-chairman Johann Wadephul sees good chances for designated Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris to win the election.
“My impression from the conversations is that Kamala Harris’ candidacy has unleashed enormous energy within the Democratic Party,” he told Editorial Network Germany (RND) after speaking with members of Congress and the government in Washington DC. “That’s almost all from his fellow candidates. The fact that the party recognized her so quickly and that donors reacted so quickly and filled the campaign coffers surprised even long-standing representatives and senators. While the presidential race with Joe Biden was virtually over in recent days, the race is now actually open again.”
While the Republican candidate Donald Trump If a new strategy is to be found in dealing with Harris, it can “credibly present itself as the embodiment of a generational change,” Wadephul stressed, adding: “Harris offers the US the opportunity to continue to serve as a role model for democracy and the rule of law.”
In any case, in Germany you should not fool yourself, he stressed CDU-Politician. “The expectations of Germany, especially with regard to the defense budget, will continue to increase. In political Berlin, this has not yet been achieved to this extent. The federal government has not internalized this in its concrete policy, especially in the area of the budget. That is why it is extremely important that we do our own homework. And as quickly as possible.” Expectations about export restrictions on high-tech goods will also increase from China“We have to adapt to that.”