What becomes known from the negotiations between the Union and the SPD makes little hope

As quickly as possible: Merz wants to go through an ambitious immediate programme in the first 100 days of his chancellorship. That is why he is also pushing the pace of negotiations with the SPD. 280 participants are at work there. And that is exactly what risks are involved.

The Union is weak in the coalition negotiations with the SPD. There is no talk of "pure CDU". The Christian Democrats are losing their support. Protests are loud at the party base.

What is known from the negotiations of CDU, CSU and SPD so far gives little reason for hope. Whoever lacks humility before the people could be humiliated by this on the next occasion.

Berlin - The decisive phase of coalition negotiations between the Union and the SPD has been going on for a week. There is no end yet to be expected on weekends, but perhaps next week.