(de-news.net) – The SPD and Green Party factions have reached an agreement with the CDU/CSU faction in the Bundestag on several legislative proposals. These include eight laws related to energy and economics, as announced by SPD Deputy Chairwoman Verena Hubertz who described the discussions as positive and constructive. That sentiment was echoed by CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz. Among the agreed proposals are bills on emissions trading and the expansion of photovoltaics, which are to be submitted to the Bundestag this week.