Friedrich Merz wants to form a government quickly Source: EPA / HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/EPA
Following the highly regarded federal elections in Germany, the coalition negotiations are now taking place, as no party has achieved an absolute majority to govern alone. A coalition of CDU/CSU and the SPD is probably the most likely. Together, the parties will probably also form a government. There are long and tough negotiations on the way there, and it is not yet clear whether there will really be an agreement.
Following the highly regarded federal elections in Germany, the coalition negotiations are now taking place, as no party has achieved an absolute majority to govern alone. A coalition of CDU/CSU and the SPD is probably the most likely. Together, the parties will probably also form a government. There are long and tough negotiations on the way there, and it is not yet clear whether there will really be an agreement.