German coalition
German coalition reaches deal on migration, no transit centres
Social Democrats hailed the agreement as a win for their party, and criticised conservatives for what Finance Minister Olaf Scholz called the “summer theatre”...
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Merkel's migrant deal hangs on Social Democrat, EU approval
But leaders of the three parties in Merkel’s governing coalition failed to reach an agreement on Tuesday evening during a two-and-a-half-hour meeting in the German chancellery.
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German government crisis: What are Merkel's options?
The coalition parties, comprising Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU), the CSU and Social Democrats (SPD), are holding a series of meetings on Monday to decide what action to take.
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Counting through the night, Germany's SPD readies coalition verdict
Germany, Europe’s economic powerhouse, has faced months of uncertainty after voters returned a fragmented parliament.
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Majority of SPD members seen backing re-run of German coalition
Rejection of another tie-up with conservatives “would be a disaster for Germany, the SPD and above all, for Europe,” Oppermann said.
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Merkel ally promises Germany will stick to Schaueble's course
The SPD, reluctant to repeat the bruising experience, insisted on taking the top finance job, prompting rumblings of discontent in Merkel’s camp.
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Merkel's CDU votes on German coalition deal after new cabinet picks
The last major hurdle to end a five-month political impasse after a 24 September election, however, comes next week.
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May heads to Berlin to face tough German line on Brexit
The future of the euro zone and the governance reforms proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron are seen as more pressing items for Germany than Brexit.
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Merkel defends painful coalition concessions, denies authority waning
In an interview with the ZDF public broadcaster, she commented on the rising displeasure among conservatives over her decision to give the SPD the powerful finance ministry.
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Critics in Merkel's conservatives vow to block coalition projects
A majority of conservatives in parliament belong to the group, which advocates for small- and medium-sized businesses.
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Merkel could join Macron in Davos for epic clash with Trump
On Saturday, some 500 demonstrators marched in the Swiss capital Bern to protest against Trump’s plans to attend the WEF.
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German coalition talks drag on, president warns Europe at stake
Negotiators, who have vowed to reach a decision by Friday on whether to launch formal coalition talks, predicted many more hours of hard negotiations.
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Merkel sees 'tough day' in crunch German coalition talks
SPD leader Martin Schulz, a former president of the European Parliament, made clear his priority was Europe.
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Merkel fourth term in doubt as German coalition talks fail
Merkel said on Monday shortly after the pro-business Free Democrats withdrew from the negotiations that she would inform the German president that she could not form a coalition.
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German parties start to find common ground in coalition talks
Three more rounds of more detailed exploratory talks are planned for this week and four for next. If successful, the parties can then begin formal coalition talks.
