German coalition leaders, including Chancellor Merz, discuss 2026 resilience masterplan at Berlin meeting, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure post-power attack.
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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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自民党と日本維新の会による与党連合で、衆議院の議席削減法案をめぐる意見の相違が明らかになっている。10%削減を目指す合意があるものの、自民党は今国会での成立を難しく見なし、維新は実現を強く求めている。この対立が連合の結束を試すことになる。

 

 

 

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