Germany's centrist parties are in coalition talks following February's federal elections. The CDU/CSU bloc is negotiating with the SPD, having made some progress on debt reform. However, migration policy is a considerable point of contention. CDU leader Friedrich Merz aims to conclude talks by Easter to stabilize government amid concerns about the Trump administration's impact on Germany's economy. Merz faces pressure from conservatives and criticism over increasing government spending, while refusing to partner with far-right AfD, which poses a challenge in appealing to CDU voters on migration issues.
The conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz aims to finalize coalition talks by Easter, amidst pressures from the Trump administration's impact on Germany.
The coalition faces challenges, especially over migration policies, highlighting the difficulties in balancing party interests within the negotiations.
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