New German government: Two parties reach major coalition deal
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In Germany, the Christian Democratic and Christian Social Union bloc (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) have agreed to form a coalition government, NTV reports.
According to the outlet, the agreement between the parties paves the way for the formation of a new German government.
"Five weeks after the federal election, CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed on a coalition deal," NTV writes.
According to the media, both sides are still discussing some minor details. CDU/CSU and SPD plan to announce the results of their coalition talks on Wednesday, April 9, at 12:00 p.m. local time.
It’s worth noting that CDU leader Friedrich Merz had aimed to form a government by Easter, April 20. However, the Bundestag is now considering May 6 as the date for his election as chancellor.
German government
On February 23, 2025, Germany held snap elections to the Bundestag.
According to the vote count, the CDU/CSU came in first, the AfD party placed second, and the SPD came third. For the Social Democrats, this was the worst result in the federal elections to date.
More on this can be found in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
