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SPD Friedrich Merz Majority Government Policy Debates Social Democrats Opposition Dynamics AfD Public Sentiment Markus Söder Carsten Linnemann

Coalition Outlines Spring 2026 Overhaul of Bürgergeld with Tougher Sanctions

SPD Labor Minister Bärbel Bas rejects total sanctions ahead of a yearlong legislative process that could face constitutional challenges.

Germany's Incoming Chancellor Merz Reveals First Cabinet Appointments

German Coalition Negotiations Near Final Stages as Leaders Express Optimism

Union and SPD Advance Plan to Overhaul Heizungsgesetz