Coalition Agreement Revealed: SPD Takes Key Ministries in Historic Shift
In a significant political development, 45 days following the recent federal election, the Union and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have reached a fundamental agreement on a coalition arrangement. A joint press conference convened by the CDU, CSU, and SPD is set for 3 PM at the Paul-Löbe-Haus of the Bundestag, where the details of the coalition agreement will be unveiled.
This coalition marks a noteworthy deviation from past practices concerning ministerial appointments. Traditionally, the smaller coalition partner, in this case, the SPD, would be expected to take the Foreign Ministry. However, this time, the ministry will be occupied by the party that holds the Chancellorship, a change that has not occurred for nearly 60 years.
The SPD's decision to retain the Defense portfolio indicates a strategic move within the coalition, with Boris Pistorius likely remaining in this critical position. Reports from the Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) suggest that the SPD will also gain control of other vital ministries, such as the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Justice.
On the other hand, the Union party is set to oversee the crucial Ministry of the Interior, echoing Friedrich Merz's commitment to reform migration policy, which emerged as one of his main campaign promises in the lead-up to the federal elections.
The implications of this coalition agreement are profound, potentially reshaping the political landscape and addressing key governance issues in Germany moving forward.
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