Hamburg's SPD and Greens Nail Down Coalition Deal in Final Stages
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Get ready, folks! The top dogs of SPD and the Greens are making a beeline towards a deal, aiming to prolong their collaborative government in Hamburg, a partnership that's been kicking since 2015. After four long weeks of intense talks, they're edging closer to the finish line, but they've still gotta win the approval of their party bases. Here's the scene: an SPD party conference is set for this Saturday, with the Greens holding their own on Monday.
Back in February, the SPD flirted with the CDU during exploratory talks, but the party's state executive eventually decided they'd rather hit it off with the Greens. Interestingly, the SPD, under its leading candidate and First Mayor Peter Tschentscher, stormed the parliamentary election, winning it despite some losses. They manage to secure a clear victory over the CDU and Greens.
Now, with the photocopy of the coalition agreement in their hands, the SPD and the Greens are prepping for a grand unveiling. Hamburg Mayor Peter Tschentscher (SPD) and Deputy Mayor Katharina Fegebank (Greens) will present their detailed joint government program at a public event on April 23-24, 2025. The program, spanning a whopping 148 pages, will focus on providing stability and security for the citizens of Hamburg in a world fraught with uncertainty.
Tschentscher has emphasized the partnership's unified spirit, reflecting on their long-standing camaraderie since 2015. Given the SPD's resounding victory in the elections and the Greens slotting in after the CDU, it's safe to say their agreement stems from a place of strength. Voter turnout for the election was notably higher compared to the last one, clocking in at 67.7%[1].
To wrap it up, the SPD and Greens in Hamburg have hammered out a coalition agreement and are set to govern as one, promising continuity and stability for the city-state[1].
- The coalition agreement between Hamburg's SPD and the Greens, a collaboration stretching back to 2015, appears on the verge of finalization following four weeks of intensive talks.
- The SPD and Greens aim to secure the approval of their party bases at conferences scheduled for this Saturday and Monday, respectively.
- Though the SPD briefly entertained discussions with the CDU in exploratory talks earlier this year, they ultimately decided to reaffirm their partnership with the Greens.
- The joint government program presented by SPD's Peter Tschentscher and Greens' Katharina Fegebank on April 23-24, 2025, will focus on providing stability and security for Hamburg's citizens, as outlined in the 148-page document, and emphasize the partnership's unity based on their collective strength and the SPD's resounding election victory.
