Germany's CDU and SPD Finalize Coalition Deal, Clearing Path for Friedrich Merz as Chancellor
- Germany’s two major centrist parties have reached a coalition deal after the conservative Christian Democratic Union won the February federal election.
- Party leaders from the Christian Democratic Union and the Social Democratic Party will present the deal in Berlin on Wednesday afternoon.
- Friedrich Merz is expected to become Germany’s next leader under the agreement, replacing outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
- The coalition aims to enable higher defense spending and establish an infrastructure fund to boost the economy.
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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…
Friedrich Merz, the new German Chancellor, presents his coalition agreement: illegal immigration, taxes, "bureaucracy"
The 146-page text was negotiated in camera between the Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats. In addition to the Chancery, the CDU-CSU will occupy the Ministry of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Education and Health. The SPD inherits the finances.
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