Federal election

Sustainability: much dispute, few commitments

Taxonomy, supply chain law, trade agreements: Brussels is waiting for Berlin to show it the way on a number of sustainability issues. These primarily focus on one topic.

By Till Hoppe

Traffic light coalition: demonstrative unity and open questions

The agreement is in place, now the party congresses or, in the case of the Greens, the members still have to approve it. The presentation of the coalition agreement and its contents already gives an idea of how the coalition is to function. As yet unresolved personnel issues point to internal disagreement.

By Falk Steiner

Traffic light coalition: Greens and FDP face staffing issues

After years in the opposition, the Greens and the FDP are on the verge of taking back government benches. The fight over ministerial posts is already in full swing. However, the real problem only begins in the ranks after that: Both parties are short of staff — which is why they now have to come up with new strategies.

By Falk Steiner

Merz hints at interest in CDU chairmanship

By Redaktion Table

Traffic light coalition: start of XL negotiations

The possible traffic light coalition partners are meeting for the first time today in a larger group. European policy plays a minor role but has an impact on several working groups.

By Till Hoppe

Coalition talks could start Thursday

By Redaktion Table

Soundings: day of clarity

Today the Greens and the FDP will decide on the further course of the exploratory talks, and then the search for a compromise can begin. Read why this is no easy decision and even more difficult given the election calendar.

By Falk Steiner

Exploratory talks: trial period ends on Tuesday

One week after the SPD's election victory, only one particularly difficult preliminary exploratory meeting remains: the CSU, CDU and Greens will meet on Tuesday. After that, everything could move very quickly. And so far, the participants are sticking to the self-imposed rules: hardly any of the talks' content leaks out.

By Falk Steiner

Exploration: C-Team also stands

By Falk Steiner

Exploration: negotiators and roadmap

The Greens and the FDP are revealing little after their first bilateral talks in terms of content. But the schedule for further talks is set – except for those with the CDU/CSU. The assessment teams for the Greens and the Reds have also been determined, while they have been outlined for the FDP – and are only clear about functions for the CDU and CSU.

By Falk Steiner