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SPD Concludes Vote on Coalition Pact with CDU/CSU

Results of the SPD membership vote on the coalition agreement will be announced tomorrow morning, paving the way for formal government formation steps next week.

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Overview

  • SPD members have completed their vote on the coalition agreement with CDU and CSU; results are expected to be announced by 10:30 AM on April 30.
  • The coalition agreement, titled 'Verantwortung für Deutschland,' includes a €15 minimum wage, tax cuts for low and middle incomes, and migration policy reforms.
  • CDU and CSU have already approved the pact, and a majority endorsement by SPD members is anticipated, with a 20% turnout threshold already met.
  • If approved, the coalition contract will be signed next Monday, followed by Friedrich Merz's election as chancellor and the announcement of SPD ministers.
  • The SPD youth wing (Jusos) opposes the agreement, citing concerns over migration and social policy, but broader party support remains likely given limited alternatives.