Coalition
Komeito executive hints at supporting CDP candidates
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.
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.
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.