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Merz increases pressure on SPD ahead of coalition summit

Ahead of the coalition meeting, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has increased pressure on the governing partner SPD, according to the "Rheinische Post". He accuses the SPD of blocking the Infrastructure Future Act for months.

Merz increases pressure on SPD ahead of coalition summit
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Ahead of the coalition meeting, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has increased pressure on the governing partner SPD, according to the "Rheinische Post". He accuses the SPD of blocking the Infrastructure Future Act for months.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has voiced sharp criticism of the SPD ahead of the upcoming coalition summit. According to the “Rheinische Post”, Merz complained about the lack of progress on the Infrastructure Future Act, which the SPD has been blocking for months.

Merz is demanding that the law be passed before the summer break. At the same time, he warned against “overburdening” the project. The Chancellor made it clear that his patience with the Social Democrats has run out.

EuroPulse reported on June 8, 2026, about the CDU Saxony-Anhalt distancing itself from Merz in the election campaign: CDU Saxony-Anhalt distances itself from Merz in election campaign.

Source: www.welt.de

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