Overview

• The CDU and SPD have resolved major issues, including a €500 billion infrastructure fund and adjustments to the debt brake for defense spending.
• Green Party leaders have criticized the coalition's plans, citing a lack of structural reforms and insufficient focus on climate measures.
• The CDU is engaging with the Green Party to secure their support for constitutional amendments needed to implement the financial framework.
• Internal dissent exists within the CDU and SPD, with some members voicing concerns about migration policies and fiscal strategies.
• Friedrich Merz aims to finalize the coalition agreement by Easter, with formal negotiations set to begin next week.