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German coalition talks stall over long-term care reform
Tagesschau·DE·1 day ago
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil signals willingness for a quick coalition agreement on care reform but rules out a pure cost-cutting package. The statement indicates ongoing intra-coalition negotiations over fiscal priorities, with uncertainty over the final reform scope and funding. This matters as it could shape Germany's fiscal stance and social policy direction.