Coalition summit: 100 billion for NRW and new basic security!

Coalition summit: 100 billion for NRW and new basic security!

There is currently some exciting news from the political landscape in Bremen and beyond. At yesterday's coalition summit in the Chancellery, which lasted late into the night, the leaders of the CDU, CSU and SPD struggled for clever solutions. The results of this long evening are expected today at 9 a.m. from the leading figures of the coalition, including Merz, Klingbeil, Bas and Söder. What will be discussed?

A central topic of the summit was the new special infrastructure fund. The Bundestag has passed a law providing a total of 100 billion euros, with a remarkable 21.1% of the money going to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, this only leaves a meager 0.9% for Bremen. Particular attention is also paid to the relaxed debt rules for federal states, which particularly benefit Saarland and Bremen. Is this the right step to drive the state's economic recovery?

Reforms in basic security

Another point discussed at the coalition summit concerns social security. Chancellor Merz announced the introduction of a new basic security that is intended to replace the current citizens' money. This reform is intended to bring with it stricter obligations to cooperate for benefit recipients. In this context, the sanction rate will also be increased: if two appointments are missed, there is a risk of a 30% reduction in benefits, and if three cancellations occur, the money will be cut off completely. A drastic measure that could have drastic consequences for many of those affected.

In addition, the active pension will be introduced from January 1, 2026, which provides a tax allowance of 2,000 euros per month. However, this will only be available for employees subject to social security contributions. The discussion about these measures shows the government's efforts to both make social systems more efficient and to help people get into work.

Poll numbers and political mood

But despite these ambitious plans, the survey results are anything but encouraging. According to a recent survey, the CDU/CSU has lost one point and is now at 23%, its worst figure in three years. The AfD leads with 25% and thus overtakes the SPD, which has 15%. The Greens and the FDP are also fighting for every vote, with the Greens falling to 11% and the FDP just 4%. What strategy is the governing coalition pursuing to reverse this declining approval?

Although the coalition leaders emphasize the good working atmosphere in the committee, the dissatisfaction with the current government and especially Chancellor Merz should not be ignored. With the aim of not only improving the infrastructure but also pushing forward reforms, policymakers face major challenges.

Overall, it can be said that a lot is happening in Bremen and throughout Germany. The coming months will be decisive as to whether the coalition manages to set the course for positive developments or whether the Union and the SPD fall even further behind. Further discussions about fundamental topics such as the end of combustion engines and incentives to buy electric cars are also pending. It remains to be seen how the political landscape will develop further.

It remains exciting for citizens and those interested in politics to see how the situation will develop. So let's keep our ears open!