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Germany: Can CDU/CSU and SPD forge a government deal?


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, March 6th 2025 at 23:41 GMT by dw   Print publication without navigation

  • Germany needs a new government fast. The center-right and center-left are set to hammer out an agreement by Easter, but there are several sticking points.

The article discusses the potential for a grand coalition government in Germany between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU), and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) following the recent federal elections. Despite the CDU/CSU's Angela Merkel stepping down, the parties are exploring the possibility of continuing their coalition with the SPD, which has been in power since 2013. Key issues include immigration, where the SPD seeks more liberal policies, and economic policies, with debates over the minimum wage and labor market reforms. The SPD, having suffered losses in the election, is internally divided on whether to join another coalition with the CDU/CSU or to move to the opposition to rebuild its identity. Meanwhile, the CDU/CSU, led by Armin Laschet, is under pressure to form a stable government amidst these negotiations, with the possibility of a Jamaica coalition (CDU/CSU, FDP, Greens) as an alternative if talks fail. The article highlights the complexities and the political maneuvering involved in forming Germany's next government.

Read the Full DW Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/germany-can-cdu-csu-and-spd-forge-a-government-deal/ar-AA1AoqXh ]

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