Wunder geschehen, oder: Wird die Koalition etwa erfolgreich?
Summary
The Politico Berlin Playbook covers the CDU-SPD coalition’s ongoing negotiations on tax reform and labor market flexibility, featuring Roland Koch’s insights on subsidy cuts. Rasmus Buchsteiner explains proposed electoral district changes that could cost Maximilian Krah his seat. Finally, the episode reveals details about Angela Merkel’s new portrait for the Chancellery, which is ten centimeters taller than her male predecessors’ portraits.
Topics discussed
Intro: Coalition reforms, Roland Koch interview, and podcast welcome
Coalition negotiations: Pension, tax, and labor market reforms
Interview with Roland Koch on subsidies and labor flexibility
Electoral district redrawing and potential voting law reform
Angela Merkel's portrait for the Chancellery gallery
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