The leaders of Germany's conservative bloc, led by Friedrich Merz, and the center-left Social Democrats have agreed to start formal negotiations for a coalition government. The talks highlight crucial policy areas such as migration, tax reforms, and minimum wage. Merz envisions a revival of Germany’s economy and military strength while maintaining a cooperative relationship with NATO. The SPD secured commitments on citizenship law and wage issues. Formal negotiations may begin quickly, aiming to establish a groundwork for their governance plans amidst addressing economic and social concerns.
"Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and CSU will now move to formal negotiations with the Social Democrats (SPD) to form the next coalition government in Germany."
"Speeches by both Merz and Klingbeil highlighted shared goals in policy areas such as migration, tax reform, and labor rights, underlining the necessity of a cooperative effort moving forward."
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