Overview

• Hessens Ministerpräsident Boris Rhein endorsed the coalition agreement as a strong foundation for Germany's governance over the next four years.
• The new government, led by CDU's Friedrich Merz, aims to begin work immediately, emphasizing stability and a decisive break from the previous Ampel coalition.
• Key policy shifts include reforms in migration control, internal security, and economic measures, reflecting a distinct 'Hessian signature.'
• Business groups, including the Hessian Entrepreneurs' Association, criticized the agreement for falling short in addressing Germany’s competitiveness challenges.
• The GEW union called for a comprehensive overhaul of education policy, highlighting the need for increased investment across all educational sectors to ensure stability.