Merkel Sees ‘Serious’ Gaps to Bridge in German Coalition Endgame

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Merkel Sees ‘Serious’ Gaps to Bridge in German Coalition Endgame
Bloomberg, Feb 2, 2018, Arne Delfs

âžž Chancellor still hopeful of renewed government pact with SPD

âžž Sunday target looms after more than four-month stalemate


Chancellor Angela Merkel said German parties need to overcome “very serious differences” if they want to seal a government pact this weekend and pave the way for her fourth term.

Heading into her coalition-building endgame , Merkel said Friday she’s “hopeful that we can make it work.” Social Democratic leader Martin Schulz, whose party is split over whether to stay on as her junior partner, said there’s been progress toward a deal, though “tough negotiations” lie ahead.


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