Coalition negotiations: Union and the SPD take the first hurdles!

Coalition negotiations: Union and the SPD take the first hurdles!

In Germany, the coalition talks between the Union and the SPD took a decisive step. On Sunday morning, the CSU board unanimously voted for the inclusion of coalition negotiations. The CSU has thus been the first party to give its approval, as reported to radiherford.de . This decision marks the end of the lasting discussions lasting several days between the Union parties and the SPD, in which central issues were clarified.

Important topics dealt with in these discussions include financial issues, the migration course and the reform of the citizens' allowance. On Saturday, an eleven -page exploratory paper was presented, which summarizes the results of these conversations. The negotiators now recommend their parties to accept the coalition negotiations. However, the approval of the other bodies of the CDU and SPD is still pending.

content of the exploratory paper

The exploratory paper that was developed as part of these conversations includes several important areas. In the area of ​​the economy, among other things, it provides to reduce electricity tax to the EU minimum value in order to achieve a relief of at least five cents per kilowatt hour. In addition, a tax reform to relieve the broad middle class and an increase in the commuter flat rate are provided.

Another point concerns the promotion of electric cars, where a purchase incentive is to be introduced to increase demand. The gastronomy could benefit from a permanent reduction in sales tax to seven percent for dishes, while in the area of ​​agriculture the withdrawal of the end is planned for agrardiesel benefits.

social aspects and migration

In the social policy area, the minimum wage is to be raised to 15 euros per hour by 2026. In addition, a tax exemption for releases from pensioners up to an amount of 2,000 euros is sought, as well as an expansion of the mother's pension. A revision of the civil allowance system, which provides for a complete deprivation of benefits with repeated refusal to work, is also part of the negotiations.

Migration is another focus of the discussions. The reformed regulations of the nationality law should be maintained, while rejections at the land borders should only take place in coordination with neighboring countries. In addition, a temporary suspension of the family reunification for relatives of subsidiary protected persons is planned, parallel to a return offensive.

financing and other projects

Particular attention is paid to the financing of the projects. The creation of a special fund of 500 billion euros for infrastructure investments over a period of ten years is one of the desired measures. In addition, the rental price brake is extended by two years and social housing is expanded.

After the federal elections that took place on September 26, 2021, such comprehensive explorations are necessary to form a stable government coalition. Since no party was able to achieve an absolute majority, the relevant parties have to clarify their political differences in coalition negotiations. In particular, the differences in topics such as climate protection and tax policy make these conversations complex and challenging, such as Tagesschau.de supplemented.

The talks are not only pursued by the parties themselves, but also closely observe by the population and the media, the attendance and political action. Ultimately, it is brought into the field of how the various concerns in a coalition agreement that documents the goals of the government parties can be reconciled.