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Union and SPD Leaders Open Würzburg Retreat With Show of Unity as Climate Protest Greets Talks

Party chiefs vow unity to steer looming social and budget decisions.

Overview

  • The CDU, CSU and SPD parliamentary leaders began a two-day Klausurtagung at Würzburg’s Hotel Rebstock to set legislative priorities for the coming months.
  • Jens Spahn, Matthias Miersch and Alexander Hoffmann emphasized a reset after recent disputes, invoking a "Geist von Würzburg" to frame renewed cooperation.
  • Roughly 80 Fridays for Future demonstrators gathered outside the venue, calling for an end to fossil subsidies and immediate climate justice and warning against rollbacks.
  • The meeting opened with a 12:30 press round and is scheduled to conclude Friday afternoon with a joint resolution outlining next steps.
  • NATO Secretary-General Rutte is slated to attend as a guest during the retreat.