SPD members vote on black and red coalition with CDU/CSU

SPD members vote on black and red coalition with CDU/CSU

Vienna, Österreich - On April 30, 2025, the members of the SPD voted on the new coalition agreement with the CDU and CSU. The SPD-CO chairwoman Lars Klingbeil is optimistic that the result, which will be announced around 10.30 a.m., will be positive. A yes is expected because the preliminary participation has already exceeded the necessary 20%brand. The coordination extends over a period of 15 days and ended on Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. vienna.at

The coalition agreement comprises 144 pages and is to be signed on Monday next week. Immediately afterwards, the election of CDU boss Friedrich Merz as Chancellor in the Bundestag is planned. Both the CSU board and a small party congress of the CDU have already agreed to the agreement entitled "Responsibility for Germany". However, there is resistance within the SPD, especially from the Juso leadership, which demands renegotiations. vienna.at

content of the coalition agreement

The coalition agreement provides for various important measures. Among other things, the agreement brings a minimum wage of 15 euros per hour and tax cuts for small and medium -sized incomes. In addition to positive aspects, controversial points such as the planned tightening of migration and social policy are also included. Furthermore, the cancellation of the heating law is planned to be replaced by a more flexible building energy network.

More details relate to taxes: the solidarity surcharge remains for strong citizens and companies. The commuter flat rate will also be increased to 38 cents per kilometer from 2026. Corporation tax is to be gradually reduced from 2028, while on tax rules for company relief, including a degressive depreciation of 30% for equipment investments in 2025 to 2027. Tagesschau.de

in focus: internal security and migration

Inner security is another important point. The establishment of a national security council and a new regulation for storing IP addresses for three months by telecommunications providers is planned. In the area of migration, rejections at the borders are agreed and refugees with restricted protection status is made impossible for two years to catch up with family members. In addition, the accelerated naturalization is abolished and the waiting period for normal naturalizations remains.

The party leader of the parties involved, including Lars Klingbeil, emphasize the need to make important changes in the government. Their optimism refers to the strength and ability to act of the new government, as CDU boss Friedrich Merz explains. Tagesschau.de

The next few weeks will be crucial, not only for the new coalition, but also for the future political landscape in Germany. The approval of the coalition agreement represents an important course. ” Vienna.at