Following a dramatic event where Ukrainian President Zelensky was ousted from the White House, urgency in German coalition talks has surged. Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD commenced exploratory negotiations after a recent election, with CDU leader Friedrich Merz advocating for a new government by Easter. Political support for Ukraine hangs in the balance, especially after uncertain US backing. Current officials are pushing for immediate aid to Ukraine despite funding disagreements, emphasizing the need for a decisive, communicative government to address urgent political scenarios ahead.
"Everything has become more urgent," senior CDU lawmaker Johann Wadephul told the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper.
"Wouldn't it be appropriate to negotiate the central points as quickly as possible and then move straight to full coalition talks?" a comment piece in the Spiegel magazine asked.
"Germany needs a government with a parliamentary majority and a chancellor who is able to communicate as soon as possible," it said, adding: "The next coalition will face a historic task."
"The political limbo must not stand in the way of speedy further help for Kyiv," Annalena Baerbock emphasized.
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