Germany's Coalition Talks Intensify

Published: 2025-03-14

Germany's CDU, SPD, and CSU parties have entered intense coalition negotiations, with 256 politicians divided into 16 working groups to draft a potential agreement.

Key topics include migration, economic reforms, and social policies.

The Interior group, led by CDU's Günter Krings and SPD's Dirk Wiese, focuses on pragmatic migration solutions.

Economic discussions, chaired by CDU's Jens Spahn, emphasize industrial support and tax reforms.

Meanwhile, the Social Affairs group debates the future of welfare policies, including the controversial "Bürgergeld.

" The coalition aims to finalize a draft within ten days, reflecting lessons from past alliances and addressing Germany's pressing challenges.