Juso Leader Criticizes SPD-Union Talks; Coalition Deal Faces Rejection Over Key Issues

March 11, 2025
Juso Leader Criticizes SPD-Union Talks; Coalition Deal Faces Rejection Over Key Issues
  • The coalition discussions between CDU, CSU, and SPD are set to last ten days, with a vote by SPD members planned after the negotiations conclude.

  • As the CDU has begun coalition negotiations with the SPD, they aim to form a black-red government, but face challenges over differing interpretations of the preliminary agreement.

  • Philipp Türmer, chairman of the Juso, has voiced significant criticism of the preliminary negotiations between the SPD and Union, suggesting that the coalition agreement may face rejection unless substantial improvements are made.

  • Key issues raised by Türmer include labor, social policies, and migration laws, which he believes are inadequately addressed in the preliminary paper.

  • He also criticized discussions about revoking citizenship from dual nationals who are terrorists or extremists, labeling this proposal unconstitutional and a 'dealbreaker'.

  • He expressed doubts about the Juso's support for the coalition deal, stating that many aspects of the agreement are unacceptable for a social democratic party.

  • In a related development, Bundestag President Bärbel Bas announced tightened security measures, including thorough background checks for all personnel, in response to concerns over extremist influences.

  • The Left Party has filed a constitutional complaint against the planned sessions of the Bundestag, arguing that the old Bundestag should not make decisions affecting newly elected members.

  • Türmer emphasized the need for improvements in labor and social policies, warning that core social democratic ideals are at risk in the current negotiations.

  • Türmer is particularly alarmed by proposed asylum and migration policies, condemning plans for massive deportations to Syria, where human rights violations are reported.

  • A contentious point in the negotiations is the agreement on border refusals, which Türmer deems inhumane and unacceptable from a European perspective.

  • Following the negotiations, SPD members will have the opportunity to vote on the coalition with the Union, amid significant dissent from the left wing of the SPD.

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