Coalition: Government factions invoke cohesion in the reform autumn
Before the coalition, there are sensitive votes in the Bundestag. At a retreat in Münster, the faction leaders want to create a basis of trust. Previously, there was a surprising meeting.
German coalition leaders Matthias Miersch, Thorsten Frei, and Alexander Hoffmann met in Münster for a two-day retreat. They walked together along the Aasee lake, aiming to project a united front ahead of challenging months for the black-red coalition. The coalition faces several contentious issues, including pension and care reforms, tax relief, and a budget with over 200 billion euros in new debt.
Frei described the upcoming period as "extremely demanding" and one that will require sacrifices from all parties involved. The leaders are preparing for a series of difficult votes in the Bundestag this autumn.
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