Committee deliberates on program schedule within Coalition group

Coalition eying an 'autumn of reforms' following a rocky initial 100 days. The coalition committee plans to initiate the reforms process.

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2025 September 12 . 11:09 AM

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Discussion of the Coalition Committee's work plan ensues

Committee deliberates on program schedule within Coalition group

In the heart of Berlin, the coalition committee, the central planning body of the alliance between CDU, CSU, and SPD, has gathered for its first session of the year. The meeting comes after a relatively turbulent summer break, as leaders of the Union and SPD aim to address unresolved issues, including necessary social system reforms and a budget gap of several billion euros.

The committee, composed of ten men and one woman, is a crucial platform for coordinating matters of fundamental importance between the coalition partners. The meeting's purpose is to discuss the work program for the second half of the year.

Barbara Bas, Minister of Labor and SPD chairwoman, is the only woman in the committee. She is joined by fellow SPD members Lars Klingbeil and Matthias Miersch. Representing the CDU in the committee are Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Jens Spahn, and Carsten Linnemann, while the CSU has nominated Markus Söder, Alexander Dobrindt, and Alexander Hoffmann.

The coalition agreement states that the committee helps to reach consensus in case of conflicts. During the meeting, the coalition partners aim to agree on a list of projects, which is intended to be presented by the party leaders at a press conference at 7 p.m.

Thorsten Frei, chief of the Chancellor's Office, and Björn Böhning, state secretary in the Vice-Chancellor's Office, prepare the meetings. The committee meets at least once a month to ensure continuous progress and collaboration between the coalition partners.

The list of projects and the work program to be discussed in the meeting will play a significant role in shaping the direction of the coalition for the remainder of the year. The committee's decisions will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the citizens of Germany, as they strive to find solutions to the challenges facing the nation.