Germany's Union and SPD parties are negotiating a coalition agreement, with climate policy as a key focus.

The two parties have decided to delay the coal phase-out from 2030 to 2038, tying the timeline to the expansion of gas power plants.

This marks a shift from the previous government's more ambitious climate goals.

Disagreements persist over nuclear energy, with the CDU/CSU advocating for its role in achieving climate targets, while the SPD opposes this.

The controversial heating law is also under debate, with the Union seeking its repeal and the SPD favoring revisions.

These unresolved issues highlight the challenges in forming a stable coalition.