German Social Democrats' vote on coalition agreement winds down

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2025-04-29

Berlin (dpa) - The formation of the next German government is in the Social Democratic Party's (SPD) court, now that the country's two major conservative parties have okayed the coalition agreement. The approximately 358,000 SPD members have until 11:59 pm (2159 GMT) on Tuesday to vote on the 144-page agreement entitled "Responsibility for Germany." The result will be announced on Wednesday. In order to pass, a majority is needed and 20% of the......

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