German Government
Unions leader Jens Spahn has warned of a potential government crisis if the pension package fails in parliament. Resistance from the Young Group in the CDU/CSU is reportedly crumbling, but Spahn highlights risks to other policy areas. He expects a majority to form for the compromise proposal.
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Thorsten Frei, CDU chancellery chief, has defended the controversial federal government's pension package, deeming it approvable. He points to a planned pension commission that will develop proposals for long-term reform by summer 2026. Despite criticism from his own party, he shows understanding for concerns from young Union parliamentarians.