Dispute over coalition agreement: Jusos warn of a ticking time bomb!

Dispute over coalition agreement: Jusos warn of a ticking time bomb!

Bonn, Deutschland - The coalition negotiations between the Union and the SPD continue on Monday in the Konrad-Adenauer-Haus. Before the main negotiations, smaller problem -solving rounds are provided after a break for the top round of the CDU, CSU and SPD took place on Sunday. Negotiations have been running at the management level since Friday to clarify controversial questions promptly. Anke Rehlinger (SPD) described the situation as a "home straight" and belongs to the so-called "19er group" of the main negotiators, while Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) spoke of a "clearing phase" after negotiations on Saturday. A central topic that plays a role in the negotiations are the financial sticking points that are visible in the federal budget in 2025 and in financial planning, such as welt.de reported.

Friedrich Merz (CDU) emphasizes the need for comprehensive savings, with the focus on financial planning, migration and competitiveness. These aspects are particularly important because, among other things, new billions of billions for the expansion of the mother's pension, relief for electricity prices and increasing the commuter flat rate are planned. However, there are still controversial topics: the reduction in corporate taxes and the increase in the top tax rate between the SPD and the Union are controversial. However, a concrete proposal, which should include free lunch in daycare centers and schools and was estimated with costs of around 11 billion euros, was not approved in the Union.

criticism from the Jusos

. In particular, the rejection of asylum seekers at the borders isaer. Juso boss David Türmer expresses that the coalition agreement is not sufficient for another policy and the fact remains that the financing reservation in the contract is regarded as a "ticking time bomb". Several regional associations of the Jusos had already spoken out against the approval of the contract, which is not easily accepted in the party, as sueddeutsche.de

In addition, this is emphasizing the freedom of choice of the members and is concerned about possible new elections, noting that the path to such new elections could be long. Party leader Lars Klingbeil has also made it clear that everyone can vote on how they want at the upcoming member vote. The warning of the alternatives to the failure of the coalition, such as new elections or a minority government, cannot be overlooked.

open questions and uncertainties

Apart from the discrepancies in migration policy, it remains unclear what the schedule for the chancellor's election looks like. May 7th was originally considered as a date. The SPD's membership vote on the coalition agreement is still pending. Meanwhile, Friedrich Merz brought a quick formation of a new government into play until Easter.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the negotiations develop and whether an agreement can be reached that does justice to both the SPD and the Union without further political tensions.