Germany’s next leader, the conservative Friedrich Merz, and the leaders of Germany’s center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) swiftly finalised a coalition agreement on Wednesday.
According to a Politico report, this deal emerges amid mounting pressure on German politicians to quickly establish a new government capable of addressing the significant challenges posed by US President Donald Trump’s trade war and the threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“We have a strong plan before us with which we can move our country forward again together,” Politico quoted Merz as saying in Berlin on Wednesday.
“Above all, it is a very strong and clear signal to the citizens of our country, and also to our partners in the European Union. Germany is getting a government that is capable and strong,” he added.
The agreement, reached just 45 days after Merz’s conservatives won a snap election, is notable for its speed by German standards, as coalition negotiations often extend for months.
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