Union and SPD Struggle to Bridge Gaps in Coalition Talks
After more than a week of negotiations, key disagreements on migration, social policies, and taxation remain unresolved as leaders aim to finalize groundwork for formal coalition discussions.
- Negotiations between Germany's Union and SPD parties have entered a critical phase after more than a week of discussions.
- CSU's Alexander Dobrindt described the talks as constructive but acknowledged significant challenges remain on key issues.
- Migration remains a major sticking point, with the parties' positions still far apart following lengthy debates on the topic.
- Other unresolved issues include social policies, labor reforms, and taxation, which must be addressed in a joint framework document.
- Both parties hope to conclude exploratory talks soon and begin formal coalition negotiations with expanded working groups next week.
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