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Laschet ready for reorganization of the CDU
(GermanPolicy.com) – CDU chairman Armin Laschet has announced that he will propose a reorganization of the CDU to the top bodies of his party. That step should be implemented quickly. Laschet emphasized that it was about consensus and the reconciliation of opposites.
New talks in view of a possible ‘traffic light’ coalition on Monday
(GermanPolicy.com) – On Monday, the SPD, Greens and FDP want to continue explorations in view of a possible coalition. On Thursday, SPD general secretary Lars Klingbeil drew the conclusion that all topics had been dealt with. During the weekend, the three parties will to prepare…
FDP and Greens to negotiate with the SPD
(GermanPolicy.com) – The FDP and the Greens will be negotiating about a ‘traffic light’ alliance this Thursday, FDP chairman Christian Lindner announced. First, it is intended to focus on those conversations. A ‘Jamaica’ coalition (CDU, FDP and Greens) has not yet been ruled out. Greens…
A Jamaica coalition is still an option
(GermanPolicy.com) – Candidate for Chancellor of the Union parties, Armin Laschet (CDU), is ready to conduct further exploratory talks with the Greens and the FDP. However, he admitted that “the decision as to who to speak to and in what order rests with the FDP…
Laschet and Söder wish to keep talking to the Greens
(GermanPolicy.com) – This Wednesday the Greens – federal executive, party council and exploratory team – will draw a preliminary conclusion on the consultations with the FDP, SPD and CDU. Previously, a first meeting of the Greens with representatives from the CDU-CSU had taken place. Union…
Union parties and FDP emphasize overlaps
(GermanPolicy.com) – After exploratory talks, CDU-CSU and FDP have highlighted similarities. The FDP praised the fact that there are only “a few cliffs” in terms of positioning. Tasks for the next government are the preservation of prosperity, climate protection as well as digitization, said CDU…
Fricke (FDP): Liberals and Greens coordinated well
(GermanPolicy.com) – Otto Fricke (FDP) has stated that after his party’s explorations with the Greens, it depends on how the talks between the Greens and the CDU-CSU went on. The FDP and the Greens had coordinated well. In a next step, three-way discussions could take…
FDP against tax increases by the next government
(GermanPolicy.com) – The FDP insists on its election promise not to raise taxes if a government is formed with the Liberals. The FDP General Secretary Volker Wissing emphasized that the “clear statement” will not be abandoned. He explained that tax policy is always a major…
SPD and FDP in constructive talks
(GermanPolicy.com) – After exploratory talks by the SPD and FDP with regard to a traffic light coalition, both parties said that they had spoken to each other in a “constructive atmosphere”. In terms of content, one is far apart, said FDP General Secretary Volker Wissing….
SPD wants to speak with FDP and Greens at the same time
(GermanPolicy.com) – With a view to a traffic light coalition, the SPD would like to quickly begin talks among the three sides – Social Democrats, FDP and Greens. “The SPD is now ready for three-way talks,” said Secretary General Lars Klingbeil. Before that, the SPD…
Al-Wazir: continue exploring both ‘Jamaica’ and ‘traffic light’ coalitions
(GermanPolicy.com) – Tarek Al-Wazir (Greens) has appealed not to reject a Jamaica coalition between the Union parties, the FDP and the Greens: “It is good and expressly right that we sound out all the mathematically possible variants.” The Greens had a “huge task” and want…
The SPD will soon explore options with the Greens and the FDP
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Social Democrats will explore this weekend with both the Greens and the FDP in view of a ‘traffic light coalition’ (SPD, Greens, FDP), after the two still-opposition parties having spoken in preliminary probes last Tuesday. While the leader of the Greens parliamentary…
