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CDU-SPD coalition agreement ratified as parties secure comfortable two‑thirds majority CDU-SPD coalition agreement ratified after talks; partners hold a two‑thirds majority. SPD pledges a systematic review of its election defeat …

CDU and SPD Seal Rhineland-Palatinate Coalition, Schnieder Poised for May 18 Vote CDU and SPD in Rheinland-Pfalz approved a coalition agreement, forming a new Rhineland-Palatinate coalition that paves the way …

Rhineland-Palatinate grand coalition sealed as CDU and SPD reach agreement in Mainz CDU and SPD have agreed to form the first Rhineland-Palatinate grand coalition; parties will ratify the pact this …

Germany Debates Increased Federal Support for Bürgergeld Health Insurance Funding Federal plan to raise the government’s flat-rate contribution toward Bürgergeld health insurance could reduce GKV costs, but faces budget and …

Coalition Seeks Breakthrough on Health Insurance Financing Reform Ahead of Cabinet Vote Coalition negotiators in Germany are racing to clinch a deal on a health insurance financing reform, with the …

German SPD urges Bundestag to consider suspending the debt brake amid Middle East shock SPD urges Bundestag to consider suspending the debt brake amid Middle East war, igniting a political …

SPD Warns Health Insurance Reform Could Overburden Insured Ahead of Cabinet Vote SPD warns health insurance reform risks overburdening insured as cabinet prepares to vote; debate centers on €19.6bn relief, …

SPD Parliamentary Left Blamed for Alienating Traditional Voters and Undermining Investment A recent critique argues the SPD Parliamentary Left has shifted priorities away from traditional industrial and employee voters, contributing …

Warken’s plan to raise GKV contribution ceiling sparks cross-spectrum backlash Health minister Nina Warken’s proposal to lift the GKV contribution ceiling by €300 a month has drawn unified opposition from …