Germany's CDU and SPD Finalize Coalition Deal, Clearing Path for Friedrich Merz as Chancellor
- Germany's CDU and SPD finalized a coalition deal, allowing Friedrich Merz to potentially become Chancellor after the agreement is approved by party members later in April.
- The coalition aims to address economic issues, proposing tax cuts and reforms to borrowing rules as part of their 144-page programme.
- Germany's CSU approved a coalition deal with CDU and SPD, marking a step for Friedrich Merz to become Chancellor by early May.
- In February, elections showed the CDU as the strongest party, but they lacked a majority, necessitating coalition talks with the SPD.
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"Back On Track": Friedrich Merz Seals Coalition Deal To Lead Germany
Germany's next leader, the conservative Friedrich Merz, vowed Wednesday to "move the country forward again" by boosting the economy and defence as he presented a deal to launch his coalition government by early next month. Merz is set to take over as leader of Europe's top economy just as US President Donald Trump has sparked global trade turmoil and raised deep fears about future transatlantic security ties. Asked at a press conference if he ha…
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