World Alert: Germany’s main political parties agree on forming a coalition, ending four months of political deadlock

The deal between Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the Social Democrats came after a 23-hour marathon negotiating session overcame key differences in health-care and labor policy. Inconclusive elections had left Merkel weakened and a new coalition in doubt for months. Social Democratic Party members, however, will still have to vote to approve the deal.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Wed, Feb 7, 2018, 4:42 AM     Germany's main political parties agree on forming a coalition, ending four months of political deadlock The deal between Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the Social Democrats came after a 23-hour marathon negotiating session overcame key differences in health-care and labor policy. Inconclusive elections had left Merkel weakened and a new coalition in doubt for months. Social Democratic Party members, however, will still have to vote to approve the deal. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071