German Coalition Parties Reach Agreement on Government Partnership
After weeks of intense negotiations, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Christian Social Union (CSU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD) have reportedly come to an agreement on a coalition government. Multiple media outlets, including ntv, have confirmed the news, stating that the parties will officially announce the deal on Wednesday at 12 pm.
The negotiations, which spanned over weeks, were marked by significant differences between the parties, particularly in areas such as migration, tax policy and the economy. The CDU, CSU and SPD had to work through these discrepancies to reach a consensus.
According to reports, the parties have now finalized the details, with CDU leader Friedrich Merz, CSU leader Markus Söder, SPD co-leaders Lars Klingbeil and Saskia Esken being involved in the last stages of the talks.
Ministerial Positions a Point of Contention
The allocation of ministerial positions was a major point of contention, with CSU leader Markus Söder expected to play a key role in the new government. He is reportedly set to attend coalition meetings regularly, advocating for Bavarian and CSU interests.
While an agreement has been reached, the coalition agreement is not yet final. The SPD plans to conduct a membership survey, while the CDU will have its members ratify the deal at a small party meeting.
Public Opinion on Merz Remains Divided
Meanwhile, a recent RTL/ntv trend barometer shows that CDU leader Friedrich Merz remains a divisive figure, with only 32% of respondents considering him suitable for the chancellor position, while 60% reject the idea. The skepticism is particularly pronounced in eastern Germany.
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