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Germany: Government talks hit snags


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The parties seeking to build a new coalition government under Friedrich Merz are making slow progress in their negotiations. Immigration and taxes are the main sticking points.


The German government coalition talks are encountering significant obstacles as the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the Greens clash over key policy issues, particularly regarding climate protection measures and financial policies. The FDP, led by Finance Minister Christian Lindner, is pushing for fiscal restraint and has resisted the Greens' proposals for more ambitious climate initiatives, such as a speed limit on autobahns and the expansion of renewable energy sources. This discord has led to delays in finalizing the coalition agreement, with both parties needing to find common ground to move forward. The ongoing negotiations are critical as they will shape Germany's approach to environmental policy, economic recovery, and social welfare, amidst the backdrop of a looming deadline to form a government.

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