Germany's likely new government makes a risky gambit

Union and SPD are looking for a two-thirds majority for their planned reforms. However, the deadlines and discipline of their own non-reelected deputies could also become a problem.

Germany's likely new government makes a risky gambit

The CDU/CSU and SPD want to raise hundreds of billions of euros in debt. They are set to push the proposal through the outgoing Bundestag in special sessions. That is legal, but is it legitimate?

TIMELINE: When will Germany have a new government?

Coalition talks between the CDU and SPD are continuing apace as the parties try to rush major bills on defence and infrastructure spending through the Bundestag. Here are the key dates to look out for as Germany prepares for a new government.

In Germany, conservatives and Social Democrats are planning to reform the country's Basic Law to cover future defense and infrastructure spending. Difficulties arose already at the first stage, in the Bundestag.

Do the Union and the SPD and the Greens together find themselves on the question of a massive debt of Germany? CDU Group CEO Frei is open to the Green proposal of separate votes. SPD General Secretary Miersch is against it.

The Greens rejected the SPD and Union financial package. Understanding comes from North Rhine-Westphalia. In the meantime, people speak out for "home steel".