Merz and SPD try to narrow differences in German coalition talks

Europe is at a crucial moment in its history, at a crossroads that goes beyond the transatlantic relationship. The fundamental challenge is the “revolution” of the extreme right, which wants to break the established order to create another one based on the survival of the strongest. “We are the last torch before the approaching darkness,” says René Repasi (Karlsruhe, 45), head of the German delegation of the Social Democrats in the European Parl…

German coalition talks diverge on biotech, EU soil law and minimum wage

Leaked document reveals status of the coalition negotiations

Why are the Sweden Democrats making overtures to the Social Democrats?

The centre-left Social Democrats, and not the conservative Moderates, are the long-term 'natural partners' for the far-right Sweden Democrats, a senior member of the populist party's ruling committee has claimed. Why is the party making overtures to its historic arch enemy?

The Union is pushing for a return to nuclear power and wants to reactivate decommissioned nuclear power plants. So far, the SPD is still opposed. However, this could change when trade unions and industry finally wake up.

German Coalition Negotiators Agree to Abolish Gas Storage Levy

Germany’s conservatives and Social Democrats agreed to abolish its gas storage levy in an effort to lower energy bills.

Next German government agrees to radical toughening of migration policy

Center left and center right are trying to forge a deal to form a coalition. Important differences remain, according to documents seen by POLITICO.