German coalition talks reach next level as CDU and SPD negotiations intensify
The coalition parties most likely to form the new German government have intensified talks.
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The coalition parties most likely to form the new German government have intensified talks.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/28/german-coalition-talks-reach-next-level-as-cdu-and-spd-negotiations-intensify
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00:00The German government coalition talks have reached a new level according to the party
00:09leaders in Berlin on Friday. Germany's next potential chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said
00:15that there are still hurdles to overcome, but that he is confident that the parties
00:19will manage it. The CDU leader is keen to form a government before Easter, but negotiations
00:25are proving tricky. Currently the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats are disagreeing
00:30on how to finance the election campaign promises, namely if tax-for-hire earners or corporations
00:35will be raised. They are also yet to come to an agreement about pensions and conscription.
00:41However, following the challenges that Germany is facing both with the economy and with Donald
00:46Trump as US President, both parties are under pressure to form a government and elect a
00:51chancellor as soon as possible, so concessions may need to be made on both sides. Liv Stroud
00:58in Berlin for Euronews.