Key Meeting for Germany’s Coalition: Can the ‘Traffic Light’ Government Survive?
Leaders of Germany’s ruling coalition – SPD, Greens, and FDP – are gathering for a crucial meeting to discuss their future amidst significant tensions. Key issues on the agenda include responses to the struggling economy and the upcoming budget for 2025. The coalition faces its toughest crisis yet, with party leaders openly acknowledging the challenges and the urgency for compromise. Potential proposals, especially from the FDP, have sparked controversy, indicating stark divisions among the partners. As debates continue over pension reforms and housing budget gaps, the coalition’s ability to retain power hangs in the balance.