Union and SPD have unveiled a preliminary agreement outlining their vision for a coalition government.

The plan includes significant spending on pensions, defense, and infrastructure, funded by large-scale borrowing.

However, critics, including the Greens, demand stronger commitments to climate action and security reforms.

The SPD's left wing has also raised concerns over proposed changes to social and migration policies, calling for revisions to avoid setbacks in integration and social justice.

Meanwhile, the Junge Union and other opposition voices criticize the lack of structural reforms and question the long-term sustainability of the debt-heavy approach.

As coalition talks progress, the pressure mounts on Union and SPD to address these challenges and secure broader support.