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CDU/CSU and SPD Coalition Talks Near Final Agreement After Marathon Negotiations

Negotiators aim to finalize the coalition deal by midday, facing internal CDU dissent and economic challenges tied to US tariffs.

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Nimmt für die SPD an den Koalitionsverhandlungen mit der Union teil: Manuela Schwesig (SPD), Ministerpräsidentin von Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
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Overview

  • Union and SPD leaders reconvene at 9:30 AM in Berlin, targeting a coalition agreement by midday following a 13-hour negotiation session.
  • Internal CDU tensions persist, with dissent over policy shifts like fiscal reforms and calls for greater party member involvement in decisions.
  • US tariff policies under President Trump are intensifying economic concerns, pressuring negotiators to address potential impacts on Germany's economy.
  • The timeline for government formation has shifted, with Friedrich Merz's swearing-in as Chancellor now anticipated on May 7, pending party approvals.
  • Parallel coalition talks between SPD and Greens continue in Hamburg, with multiple negotiation rounds planned before party votes later this month.