Business associations see election promises as economic risks

CDU, CSU and SPD continue to negotiate a coalition on Monday. In the run-up, business associations were explicitly ahead of some things that made it into the exploratory paper - for example, before the mother's pension desired by the CSU.[more]]>

On Sunday, the top round of CDU, CSU and SPD allowed themselves a day break from the coalition negotiations. On Monday, it continues. There are still many open questions.

During the coalition negotiations, the party leaders have now met to discuss the results of the working groups. SPD head Lars Klingbeil are three things important. CDU head Merz stresses above all that now needs to be saved. Negotiations will continue on Monday. More in the live ticker.

For five hours the heads of CDU, CSU and SPD discussed the formation of government. There are doubts about an agreement until Easter.

After consultations at specialist level with 256 experts in working groups, the coalition talks between CDU, CSU and SPD are entering a next phase. Since Friday, a group has been exchanging views around the four party leaders Merz (CDU), Söder (CSU), Klingbeil and Esken (both SPD). We give answers to important questions.

CDU, CSU and SPD continue their discussions on a possible black and red coalition, this time focusing on finance. Negotiators of both camps are optimistic – despite feared billions of gaps.