On “Freedom Day” it was speculated that the FDP was apparently leading the government, and that the smallest coalition partner was dragging the others through the ring when it came to opening the corona.
But apart from the fact that there are always several to such a number - in any case, with the great relief that has now been announced, there can be no more talk of it: the great cornucopia rules.
As far as possible, everyone should be relieved, even those who don't really need it.
You can still see disagreement in unity, but that's how it is in coalitions.
This, of course, has to throw a lot overboard, which is not easy in view of the particularly high demands.
The compromise fits the situation.
In times of crisis, it is difficult to make the question of a "tank discount" or its labeling a coalition issue.
If you can't or don't want to help Ukraine directly, which is threatened with death, and even indirect support remains manageable, then at least the home front, which is threatened by panic buying and rising energy prices, must be stabilized.
However, the relief for citizens and consumers does not yet solve a structural problem.
The greatest challenge is defensive and sustainable statehood.
In addition to military strength and civil protection, this means an energy transition of its own kind. One-sided dependencies, especially from despots, must be ended - at the same time climate change must be combated, this is not just a green issue and contractual obligation, but a national question of survival.
All of this must also be socially acceptable.
But that doesn't mean that everyone should be wrapped up in cotton wool so that nobody feels anything about the crisis.
What seeps away now will be missing tomorrow.
Sustainability is also a constitutional obligation.
The traffic light should help the invaded Ukraine even more directly and strengthen Germany's independence and resilience in a more targeted and effective manner.