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Merz pushes pension reform at speed with new labour minister
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pressuring his new Labour Minister Alexander Schweitzer to fast-track pension reform, but the SPD coalition partner is resisting.
POLITICO · 1m
Bärbel Bas Steps Down as SPD Co-Chair
SPD co-chair Bärbel Bas resigns amid coalition tensions after stepdaughter's death.
Dw · 1m
Berlin's left turn threatens Merz and federal stability
SPD and Greens in Berlin are in talks with the Left Party, raising concerns about Elif Eralp as mayor and antisemitism disputes within the coalition.
POLITICO · 1m
Merz grateful as SPD backs coalition after CDU losses
German chancellor Friedrich Merz says he is grateful the centre-left Social Democrats want to remain in coalition with his conservatives after heavy state election losses for his CDU party.
the Guardian · 1m
Merz vows to hold Germany's coalition together
Germany's chancellor faces mounting pressure after his party's worst-ever state election results, but refuses to step down.
BBC News · 1m