(de-news.net) Prior to the Bundestag’s vote on the financial package, efforts are being made by the Union parties as well as the SPD in the Bundestag to secure the two-thirds majority that is the prerequisite for a constitutional amendment among their respective parliamentary members. Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader and Union’s chancellor candidate, expressed confidence in achieving this goal. Similarly, Thorsten Frei, the Parliamentary Secretary of the Union faction, conveyed optimism regarding the likelihood of attaining the necessary unity for the constitutional changes to be voted upon, a day from now, regarding the special fund.

Similarly, the SPD is underway to foster consensus. Saskia Esken, the party’s co-chair, indicated that she was talking with lawmakers who still had questions, though their number was small. Finally, Britta Haßelmann, the Green Party’s parliamentary leader, that her faction was very supportive.

Together, the Union, SPD, and Grüne have 31 members more than needed for the two-thirds majority. Despite not being part of the incoming government, the Greens had agreed to support the amendment following negotiations.