Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democrats (CDU), is pushing for rapid coalition negotiations with the Social Democrats (SPD). He emphasizes the urgency of addressing foreign policy, security issues, migration, and the economy swiftly, stating "the issues are urgent". Merz suggests a potential reform to military funding, exempt from debt rules. SPD leader Lars Klingbeil indicates that for cooperation, the SPD seeks commitments for improving wages and pensions. Initial discussions have already begun between Merz and Chancellor Olaf Scholz to facilitate a transition to a new coalition.
Merz emphasized the urgency of foreign and security policies, stating that "the issues are urgent, they cannot be postponed... it’s important to enter into talks quickly now."
SPD leader Lars Klingbeil highlighted the need for the Union parties to "change course and tone significantly" to persuade SPD to agree on better wages and pensions.
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