Coalition
Söder calls for unity in black-red coalition
CSU leader Markus Söder has urged the black-red coalition to work more closely together and prioritize the country over party interests. Polls show the government losing support, with the AfD still leading. Söder emphasizes the need for swift reforms, especially in the economy.
Coalition committee ends after eight hours in chancellery
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The leaders of the Union and SPD ended their coalition committee after about eight hours of deliberations. No decisions were announced initially. The meeting at Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed controversial topics like the combustion engine phase-out and citizen's income reforms.
Majority of Germans oppose lottery for military conscription
A Forsa poll reveals that 76 percent of Germans view a lottery system for selecting conscripts as unfair. Opinions are mixed even among potentially affected young men. The debate is straining the coalition.
GNU clearing house adopts terms of reference after year-long delay
South Africa's Government of National Unity clearing house has finally adopted its terms of reference, more than a year after its establishment. The mechanism, aimed at resolving policy disputes in the 10-party coalition, includes an 'agree to disagree' clause for unresolved issues. This development comes ahead of the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.