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Germany government coalition

April 11, 2025

The center-right CDU/CSU bloc and the center-left SPD have presented a coalition deal to form a new government. CDU leader Friedrich Merz is likely to become Germany's new chancellor.

Markus Söder (CSU leader), Friedrich Merz (CDU leader) and SPD co-leaders Lars Klingbeil and Saskia Esken smile as they stand in a row.
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc and the SPD have agreed on a coalition deal.Image: Michael Kappeler/dpa/picture alliance
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