In a development that may signal a breakthrough in the German government’s coalition talks, the leaders of the Union and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have reportedly agreed on a date for the next round of talks. According to the Bild am Sonntag, citing sources within the coalition, the meeting is scheduled to take place on July 2.
The gathering, which is expected to be attended by a total of eleven politicians, including the party chairmen of the CDU, CSU and SPD, is set to focus on several key issues. The agenda is likely to include the further development of the Citizen’s Allowance reform, as well as a major pension reform. Additionally, the discussion may touch on the topic of the minimum wage, following the decision of the Minimum Wage Commission.