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The German Social Democratic Party, SPD, has confirmed it will hold talks with Chancellor Merkel's Christian Democrats for the formation of a coalition government.
"We may have some irreconcilable differences, which could hamper the formation of a coalition. However, we have made a commitment with these negotiations, and we intend to bring them to a successful end", commented SPD leader Sigmar Gabriel.
Around 85% of the 229 SPD delegates have expressed their support for the negotiations, intended to begin on Wednesday, reports Bloomberg.
In September's federal elections, Merkel's CDU took about 42% of the vote, falling short of absolute majority. The Social Democrats came second with 26%.
Traditionally, the two parties differ substantially on some key issues, such as labour policies.
Angela Merkel has vowed to keep taxes the same, one of SPD's primary demands. Another topic on which compromises will be key, is the minimum wage.
The coalition formation talks will have several rounds and may last as long as 1 month, analysts predict.
Meanwhile, Wednesday is also the day the Bundestag will reconvene for the first time since the elections.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia has no intention of attacking NATO countries such as Poland, the Baltic states, or the Czech Republic
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a meeting with the White House to discuss an upcoming ground operation in Rafah, situated in the southern part of the Gaza Strip
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The European Prosecutor's Office in Sofia has taken legal action against an individual suspected of fraudulent activities involving European subsidies, as announced by the Luxembourg-based institution
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has secured a substantial financial boost from the European Union, receiving over 130 million euros to enhance its ammunition production capabilities
Eurostat's recent publication on Wednesday showed insights into hourly labour costs across the European Union (EU) in 2023, indicating a notable rise compared to the previous year
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