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German Conservatives Join Forces with SPD Amid Trade Tensions

4/9/2025

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In a strategic move to bolster growth amid global trade tensions, German conservatives, under Friedrich Merz, have forged a coalition with the Social Democrats (SPD). This partnership comes after Merz's February election victory, where his party struggled for a majority against the rising influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany. Together, they aim to tackle pressing economic challenges head-on.

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In a strategic move to bolster growth amid global trade tensions, German conservatives, under Friedrich Merz, have forged a coalition with the Social Democrats (SPD). This partnership comes after Merz's February election victory, where his party struggled for a majority against the rising influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany. Together, they aim to tackle pressing economic challenges head-on.