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Coalition Negotiations

Germany Sets 2026 Bürgergeld Freeze as Merz Presses Cost-Cutting Reforms

Advisers warn social contributions are heading toward 50 percent of pay, sharpening pressure for decisions this fall.

CDU and CSU Finalize Cabinet Picks for Merz-Led Government

Dortmund's Champions League Hopes Revive as Frauen-Bundesliga Welcomes New Faces

Coalition Tensions Deepen Over Tax Cuts and Minimum Wage Plans

Global Markets Plunge as Trump's Tariff Policy Faces Growing Backlash

Germany's CDU Faces Internal Rift Over Russia Sanctions Stance

CDU/CSU and SPD Leaders Advance Coalition Talks in Critical Phase

Deutsche Bahn's Leadership and Funding at Center of Coalition Talks

Trial of Former RAF Member Daniela Klette Begins in Celle

Bundestag Approves Historic €500 Billion Financial Package

Germany's Debt Plan Faces Political Hurdles as Key Vote Looms

Germany's Union, SPD, and Greens Finalize €500 Billion Finance Package

Germany's Coalition Reaches Agreement on Historic $500 Billion Debt-Financed Investment Plan

Germany's Coalition Debates Major Financial Reform and Constitutional Changes

German Coalition Faces Deadlock Over Defense and Infrastructure Spending

Union and SPD Agree on Key Policies for Coalition Talks

CDU and SPD Move Toward Coalition, Seek Green Party's Support

Trump's Ukraine Policies Strain U.S.-Allied Relations

Union and SPD Explore New Multi-Billion-Euro Funds for Defense and Infrastructure

Germany Faces Political Uncertainty Over Debt Ceiling and Coalition Talks