Friedrich Merz's party approves German coalition agreement, bringing him closer to the chancellery

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He is expected to assume leadership of the new federal government on May 6.  On Monday, Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) approved a coalition agreement with the Social Democratic Party (SPD), paving the way for a new federal government led by CDU leader Friedrich Merz. RELATED: Germany Paid Two Million Euros to Victims of Colonia Dignidad Meeting in Berlin, the party’s federal committee voted to accept the coalition treaty, with its Ba…

Friedrich Merz introduces his personalities and describes the mood with which his government should start: sobriety. At the same time he makes promises. That was the day.

Merz's party, the CDU, approved a coalition agreement with the Social Democrats on Monday. Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD, and three to the CSU.

After the CSU, the CDU also approved the coalition agreement with the SPD. At a small party congress in Berlin, the delegates voted for the 144-page agreement entitled "Responsibility for Germany". Now, only the SPD's approval is pending.

The CDU gathers behind Friedrich Merz and the coalition agreement. The designated chancellor dampens the expectations of black and red – and will still have to present results quickly.

Friedrich Merz's Party Approves German Coalition Agreement, Bringing Him Closer to Chancellery

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. German election winner Friedrich Merz's party on Monday approved an agreement to form a coalition government with a centre-left rival, bringing him closer to the helm of a leading European power as it grapples with a stagnant economy, the Trump administration's trade policy and the war in Ukraine. World News | Friedrich Merz's Party Approves German Coalition Agreement, Bringing Him Closer to …