The Union and SPD have reached a significant agreement in their exploratory talks, focusing on stricter asylum policies, economic reforms, and infrastructure investments. They plan to ease the debt brake, create a special fund for critical projects, and implement corporate tax reforms. Border controls will be expanded, and migration policies will be more restrictive. However, their plans have faced criticism, particularly from the Greens, who argue that essential issues like climate change and education have been neglected in favor of populist measures.
Despite internal disagreements and external criticisms, the coalition aims to complete negotiations by Easter. Friedrich Merz is set to become Chancellor, leading the Union-SPD government. Austria opposes the proposed asylum policies, highlighting potential international friction. The coalition seeks to balance economic growth with societal needs, but the opposition warns against excessive debt and insufficient reforms. As coalition talks progress, the need for cooperation and compromise remains vital to address both domestic challenges and international relationships effectively.
