The ongoing coalition negotiations between Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD face significant delays due to contentious issues. Entrepreneurs express dissatisfaction with the current economic conditions and the shift in debt policies. CDU's Serap Güler and entrepreneur Sebastian Klein debate opposing views on wealth and investment taxation.
SPD's Ralf Stegner emphasizes the importance of compromises, especially in asylum policies, where border pushbacks and municipal overload are pressing concerns. The SPD plans to decide on the coalition agreement through a referendum.
The discussions also cover economic crises and asylum policies, with Ricarda Lang urging the parties to manage these challenges effectively. The coalition aims to govern swiftly, but Güler warns that addressing disputed points is crucial. Meanwhile, Stegner supports higher taxes for the wealthy to address extreme inequality.
Amidst these debates, some propose debt relief for municipalities, though experts like economist Thiess Büttner criticize such measures as regressive. In Thuringia, the governing coalition reviews its achievements after 100 days, highlighting fiscal progress and educational advancements. The coalition negotiations continue, as both parties strive to find common ground on key issues affecting Germany's future.
