This week, CDU/CSU and SPD negotiators reached significant agreements in exploratory talks, focusing on taking substantial loans to bolster the Bundeswehr and improve infrastructure. While they share common ground from past governance, marked differences exist, particularly regarding military conscription and support for Ukraine. The CDU/CSU supports reinstating compulsory military service, while the SPD favors a voluntary approach. Both parties affirm Germany's responsibility to aid Ukraine, but have differing methods, especially regarding military aid, with CDU/CSU advocating for cruise missiles, which the SPD fears could escalate involvement.
The CDU/CSU considers reintroducing compulsory military service but the SPD opposes it, promoting a voluntary military service model, creating a key point of contention.
While both parties support continued aid to Ukraine, they differ on methods, with CDU/CSU pushing for cruise missiles and SPD cautioning against escalation.
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