Coalition

Franziska Brantner criticizes Merz's leadership weakness

Greens politician Franziska Brantner has attacked CDU leader Friedrich Merz and the SPD for lacking leadership. At the party congress in Thuringia, she accused both parties of avoiding tough decisions, especially regarding conscription. She compared Merz's behavior to that of former Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Komeito executive hints at supporting CDP candidates

2025년 10월 26일 Raj Patel

Komeito Secretary-General Makoto Nishida said the party may back Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan candidates in future elections following its departure from the ruling coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party. The split stemmed partly from disagreements over political donation regulations. Nishida expressed shock at new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's policy address.

GNU clearing house adopts terms of reference after year-long delay

2025년 10월 30일 Thandiwe Zulu

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.

Coalition committee ends after eight hours in chancellery

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.