Negotiations for a coalition government "on the right track"

Progress in negotiations between the SPD, Greens and FDP - exploratory talks are scheduled to continue next week

The goal is to reach an agreement by the end of November, so that the new federal government can take office in early December.

The negotiations for a coalition government between the SPD, Greens and FDP are "on the right track," according to SPD leader Saskia Esken. "We have made good progress in the past few days," Esken said on Monday. "The exploratory talks are scheduled to continue next week. The goal is to reach an agreement by the end of November, so that the new federal government can take office in early December."

The three parties have agreed on a number of key issues, including climate protection, social justice and digitalisation. However, there are still some differences of opinion on specific issues, such as taxation and migration.

The FDP is pushing for tax cuts, while the SPD and Greens want to increase taxes on high earners. The FDP also wants to tighten immigration laws, while the SPD and Greens want to make it easier for skilled workers to come to Germany.

Despite these differences, the three parties are confident that they can reach an agreement. "We are all committed to forming a stable and successful government," said Esken. "We are working hard to find compromises on the outstanding issues."

The negotiations are being closely watched by the German public. Many people are hoping that the three parties will be able to reach an agreement and form a government that can address the challenges facing Germany, such as the coronavirus pandemic and climate change.