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Merz Names Unexpected Cabinet Members in CDU/SPD Coalition

Following a CDU party meeting approving the coalition agreement, Friedrich Merz presented his cabinet nominations, including Katherina Reiche (Economics), Karsten Wildberger (Digital), and Johann Wadephul (Foreign Affairs), alongside expected appointments like Alexander Dobrindt (Interior).

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Bertelsmann Stiftung assesses German coalition agreement: Mixed results on democracy, strong on foreign policy

The Bertelsmann Stiftung gives a mixed review of the German Union and SPD coalition agreement, praising its foreign policy stance but criticizing its lack of ambition in democratic participation projects; it recommends increasing R&D spending to at least 3.5% of GDP and boosting startup creation by ...

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Merz's Declining Approval Ratings Ahead of German Chancellorship

Friedrich Merz, set to become Germany's chancellor on May 6th, faces declining approval ratings, particularly among women and in East Germany, due to broken promises and perceived policy shifts, raising questions about his ability to govern effectively.

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Bertelsmann Stiftung Offers Mixed Assessment of German Coalition Agreement

The Bertelsmann Stiftung assesses the German Union-SPD coalition agreement, praising its European and foreign policy aspects but criticizing its lack of ambition in democracy-strengthening initiatives; it recommends increasing research and innovation spending to 3.5% of GDP and boosting startup crea...

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Baden-Württemberg SPD Omits Esken from Federal Executive Committee Nomination

The Baden-Württemberg SPD chapter nominated Andreas Stoch, Katja Mast, and Isabel Cademartori for the federal executive committee, notably excluding co-chair Saskia Esken due to her unclear candidacy and internal disagreements over her public profile and suitability for cabinet positions.

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Merz's Chancellorship Hangs on Coalition Approval and Bundestag Vote

Friedrich Merz, the conservative candidate for German Chancellor, awaits the Bundestag's May 6th decision on his appointment, dependent on the SPD's approval of a coalition agreement by April 29th; his unprecedented lack of prior leadership experience and recent controversial statements create uncer...

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Esken's Non-Renomination Highlights Internal SPD Divisions

Saskia Esken, co-chair of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD), was not renominated for the party leadership by her state association in Baden-Württemberg; however, she could still be nominated through other means or spontaneously run for re-election at the party congress in June.

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CDU's Labor Wing Rejects Merz's Cabinet List

Deputy CDU chairman Karl-Josef Laumann defended party leader Friedrich Merz's new cabinet list against criticism from the party's labor wing, while Dennis Radtke, head of the CDU's labor union (CDA), criticized the lack of CDA representation in the cabinet, a situation unprecedented since Konrad Ade...

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Söder Demands Billions in Federal Funding for Bavaria

Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder demands billions in federal funding for Bavarian universities and rail networks, citing past underfunding by the previous government and leveraging his party's position within the new coalition to secure funding for projects such as the Allgäu and Bavarian Ob...

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Munich Council Member Quits SPD, Citing Policy Disagreements

Munich City Council member Florian Gradl resigned from the SPD party and his council seat after 17 years, citing disagreements with the party's leadership, policies, particularly concerning public transportation and the strained relationship with the Green party, and lack of vision for the city's fu...

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Baden-Württemberg SPD Omits Party Chair Esken from Federal Executive Committee Nomination

The Baden-Württemberg SPD state executive committee surprisingly omitted party chair Saskia Esken from its nomination for the federal executive committee, nominating Andreas Stoch, Katja Mast, and Isabel Cademartori instead, sparking internal debate about her leadership and future in the party.

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CDU and CSU Finalize Ministerial Appointments

The CDU and CSU are finalizing ministerial appointments ahead of a potential coalition agreement vote; Johann Wadephul is expected to be the Foreign Minister, while Katherina Reiche will take the helm of the Economics Ministry.

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