Germany's CDU and SPD approve coalition deal
Photo: Friedrich Merz, leader of the German CDU party (Getty Images)
In Germany, the CDU and SPD parties have approved a coalition agreement. SPD says his decision was supported by the majority of its members.
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) has overwhelmingly approved a coalition agreement with the Christian Democratic and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) bloc.
Today, April 30, this was announced by the SPD Secretary General, Matthias Miersch.
According to the party leadership, 84.6% of members voted for the coalition, opening the way for the formation of a new government. The turnout was 56%, while 15.4% were against.
"Over 358,000 members were asked – and you decided: With 84.6% of the votes in favor of the coalition agreement, you are giving us the mandate to assume responsibility. Thank you to everyone who voted! Co-determination is very important to us, which is why our members make decisions – openly, transparently, and together," the message says.
SPD and CDU coalition
In March, the Christian Democratic Union and the Social Democratic Party of Germany agreed on a framework document for further negotiations on government formation.
Following the early elections to the Bundestag, the CDU and SPD agreed on an 11-page document in which they summarized their intentions regarding the key policy areas of the future joint government.
