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Germany coalition strains as conservatives pressure SPD ahead of talks
Deutsche Welle·DE·about 12 hours ago
SPD Vice-President Alexander Schweitzer publicly criticizes the federal government's reform agenda and suggests the SPD should emulate the UK Labour Party's approach, while noting the Union's willingness to compromise. This signals internal friction within Germany's ruling coalition ahead of the 2026 federal election cycle, potentially complicating legislative progress.