Germany’s CDU, CSU, and SPD Finalize Coalition Agreement

The coalition pact outlines ambitious reforms in migration, social welfare, and economy but faces scrutiny over financing constraints.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany's next Chancellor following the formalization of the coalition agreement between CDU, CSU, and SPD.
The agreement includes significant changes to migration policy, such as ending expedited naturalization for well-integrated migrants and revising asylum benefits.
Economic reforms feature a phased corporate tax reduction starting in 2028 and new incentives like accelerated depreciation to boost business investment.
The coalition pledges to expand military and political support for Ukraine, though some arms-related details remain deliberately ambiguous.
While the pact promises substantial initiatives, many commitments are conditional due to budgetary limitations, raising questions about implementation feasibility.