Overview

• The CDU has formally approved the 144-page coalition agreement titled 'Verantwortung für Deutschland,' following earlier approval by the CSU.
• The SPD membership vote, which requires at least 20% participation to be valid, will conclude tomorrow at 23:59, with results expected to be announced on Wednesday.
• If the SPD membership approves the agreement, the coalition deal will be signed on May 5, and Friedrich Merz is expected to be elected Chancellor by the Bundestag on May 6.
• The proposed coalition government includes key ministerial appointments, such as Karsten Wildberger as Digital Minister and Johann Wadephul as Foreign Minister.
• The coalition agreement outlines reforms on migration, pensions, and digitalization but includes financing reservations on major policy commitments.