2025 - Title: Understanding the Silence in the Bundestag Amidst Government Formation

Conservatives and Social Democrats are working fast to achieve a coalition of government in Germany before Easter. But there are still issues open in areas such as migration, where, while both sides agree to “effectively reduce irregular migration” — a matter that gripped much of last February’s election campaign and was capitalized by the far right — the dispute is in the details.

2025 - Title: Understanding the Silence in the Bundestag Amidst Government Formation

Parliamentary activities in Germany are currently stalled, with the Bundestag’s next session not set until May, leaving its plenary hall empty. The previous government is in a caretaker role while CDU/CSU and SPD negotiate a coalition agreement. The AfD has called for a main committee to facilitate parliamentary functions, but some leaders believe it isn’t necessary yet. As coalition talks progress, delays may lead to urgent decisions being requ…

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