Coalizione
German coalition plans year of action for 2026
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The leaders of CDU, CSU, and SPD have declared 2026 the 'year of getting down to business' in their first coalition committee meeting this year and presented a masterplan for greater resilience. The focus is on protecting critical infrastructure following an attack on Berlin's power supply. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that security takes precedence over transparency.
Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil outlined a reform agenda for the coalition at the Bertelsmann Foundation. He demanded courage from his SPD, as 2026 would require boldness. This comes ahead of negotiations on a major package of measures.
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The German federal government plans to eliminate free co-insurance for spouses in statutory health and long-term care insurance. The move aims to plug budget shortfalls at health insurance funds and will make coverage more expensive for many families. Handelsblatt learned of this from coalition sources.
Four leaders from political parties in the ruling coalition gathered at Bahlil Lahadalia's residence on December 28, 2025. The meeting covered civilized politics, collective efforts for national development, and urgent issues like post-disaster rehabilitation in Sumatra. PKB Secretary General Hasanuddin Wahid emphasized the discussions aimed at the nation's good.
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Amid the poor economic situation, Chancellery Minister Thorsten Frei (CDU) has considered revising the coalition agreement. He criticizes the rigid stance of the traffic-light government toward new challenges like Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Frei advocates for more flexible action in the Union-SPD coalition.
Lower Saxony's Minister President Olaf Lies has urged the federal black-red coalition to improve expectation management. He criticizes the impression that everything changes immediately after the government switch. Lies emphasizes that not all problems can be solved within half a year.
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Tensions are emerging in Japan's ruling coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party over a bill to reduce Lower House seats. While an agreement targets a 10% cut, the LDP views passage in the current Diet session as difficult, whereas the JIP insists on implementation. This friction tests the minority coalition's unity.
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