Germany updates: SPD to vote on coalition agreement

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04/29/2025April 29, 2025

Just one more hurdle to cross for Germany's coalition government as members of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) vote on the 144-page coalition agreement. DW has more.

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The logos of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) The result of the SPD vote will be announced on Wednesday with a majority needed and 20% of the party's membership required to vote Image: Halil Sagirkaya/Anadolu/picture alliance
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