In a significant political shift, the CDU and SPD have struck a deal in Hesse, agreeing on a coalition agreement with the tagline "One for all." After winning the state elections in October, the CDU had the luxury of choosing between the Greens and the SPD as coalition partners. Following exploratory talks, the CDU decided to forgo a black-green government and instead, opt for a black-red alliance with the SPD.
The coalition agreement, which is over 200 pages long, prioritizes shared responsibilities, with the CDU holding the majority of ministries. The SPD, as the junior partner, will oversee the Ministry of Economics and Transport, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, and the Ministry of Science and Culture.
The approval process for this agreement is underway. The CDU will vote on the paper at their state committee meeting in Frankfurt on Saturday, while the SPD will do so at their party conference in Groß-Umstadt. If all goes as planned, the coalition agreement could be signed on Monday in Wiesbaden, home to Hesse's state parliament.
This shift in government marks a departure from the past decade, during which Hesse was governed by a black-green coalition. The new 21st Hessian state parliament will be convened on January 18.
While details of the "One for all" coalition agreement are not extensively covered in the provided search results, it's worth noting that coalition dynamics and policy positions of various parties in Germany are subjects of ongoing discussion. The CDU/CSU, for instance, is considering potential coalitions with the SPD or the Greens, while adhering to policies such as maintaining the debt brake, supporting climate policy, and advocating for stricter migration and asylum policies.
