The coalition talks are set to address not only migration but also internal security, economic competitiveness, and social policy, with further discussions scheduled for March 6 and 7, 2025.

During an interview on ARD's 'Maischberger' on March 5, 2025, SPD leader Lars Klingbeil firmly stated that his party will not support any practical border closures for migrants, emphasizing their commitment to not participate in refugee rejections at German borders.

Klingbeil argued that such border closure measures are incompatible with both the German Constitution and EU law, reinforcing the SPD's position against these policies.

The SPD's stance comes in response to previous proposals from the Union, supported by the AfD, which aimed to reject asylum seekers at Germany's borders; the SPD had criticized these proposals as illegal during the election campaign.

The ongoing coalition talks between the SPD and the Union reveal a deep division on migration policy, with the CDU/CSU advocating for strict measures that include the outright rejection of migrants without valid entry documents.

Union parliamentary leader Friedrich Merz has announced plans to instruct the Interior Ministry to reject all illegal entries immediately upon becoming Chancellor, further intensifying the migration debate.

In light of these tensions, Klingbeil criticized CSU leader Markus Söder for his attacks on the Greens, stressing the importance of maintaining a cooperative relationship among political parties.

As negotiations progress, both the Union and SPD require the support of the Greens to pass their planned financial package, which includes easing the debt brake for defense spending and establishing a special fund of 500 billion euros for infrastructure investments.

Klingbeil emphasized that closing borders is not feasible at a national level and is particularly unreasonable from a European perspective, especially in light of the challenges posed by figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Söder's assertion that the Greens would not be involved in any new government has been met with criticism from Klingbeil, who found such remarks disrespectful.

Amendments to the constitution will be necessary for the financial package, requiring a two-thirds majority in the Bundestag, and the Greens have yet to indicate whether they will agree to such an amendment.

Johann Wadephul, Deputy Leader of the Union parliamentary group, has criticized the SPD's stance on migration, urging them to adopt a stricter approach.