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SPD Membership Vote Begins on Coalition Deal with Union

Party leaders push for approval of the agreement, warning of political instability if rejected, as youth wing Jusos campaigns against it.

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Overview

  • Over 358,000 SPD members are now voting on a coalition contract with the Union, with results expected on April 30.
  • SPD leadership, including Lars Klingbeil, emphasizes the need for political stability, cautioning that rejection could lead to minority government or new elections.
  • The Jusos, representing about 20% of SPD members, have declared their opposition, citing concerns over migration and social policy provisions.
  • Key policy concessions in the deal include a 15-Euro minimum wage and tax cuts for low and middle incomes, though some details have sparked internal debate.
  • The agreement secures seven ministerial positions for the SPD despite its historically low electoral performance of 16.4%.