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SPD Leadership Rallies Support as Coalition Vote Begins

Over 358,000 SPD members will vote on the coalition agreement with the Union, which includes plans for tax cuts and faces internal dissent.

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Die Parteichefs Markus Söder (CSU), Friedrich Merz (CDU), Lars Klingbeil and Saskia Esken (beide SPD) bei der Vorstellung des Koalitionsvertrages am 9. April.
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Overview

  • SPD leader Lars Klingbeil has endorsed the coalition agreement, expressing confidence in Friedrich Merz's ability to lead Germany through current challenges.
  • The SPD member vote on the coalition agreement begins April 14 and runs until April 29, requiring at least 20% participation for validity.
  • The coalition agreement includes a mid-term income tax cut for small and medium incomes, contingent on financial feasibility, as emphasized by Merz.
  • The SPD youth wing, Jusos, has criticized the coalition deal, arguing it fails to address societal inequities and key political issues.
  • The CDU/CSU has largely approved the agreement, with a final CDU vote set for April 28; Merz is expected to be elected Chancellor on May 6 if all approvals proceed as planned.