Absolute professionalism, confidentiality, discretion and “no selfies in the social media” is demanding Friedrich Mertz, head of the Christian Democrats, in the negotiations of forming a “big coalition” government with the Social Democrats, who are now in charge. The processes of 16 working groups consisting of representatives of the Christian Democrats (CDUs), the Bavarian Christian Socialists (CSUs) and the Social Democrats (SPD) are expected to last.

The findings of the consultations will be delivered to the final negotiating team for the formation of a government, which will also be represented by the heads of the parties. A draft agreement is then expected to be submitted to the parties for approval.

The Social Democrats have already stated that the party’s opinion should be requested at a conference. Friedrich Mertz, for his part, calls for acceleration of procedures and at the latest government until Easter, ideally earlier.

First Crash Test: Debt Appeal

The first big test for Friedrich Mertz is the revision of historical dimension if it actually thrives, the rule of the “debt”, which is recorded in the German Constitution and is the cornerstone of German fiscal discipline. On Thursday morning, the first consultation on the planned review was launched in the Bundestag plenary.

The aim of revising the debtor’s rule is to give green light for extensive investment in the field of defense and infrastructure, which is also a prerequisite for the prosperity of government cooperation between the two parties of the Christian Union with the Social Democrats.

The debtor’s rule joined the German Constitution in 2009, in the shadow of the international financial crisis and binds both the federal government and the governments of the 16 federal states for balanced budgets with minimal additional public loan. Simply put, this rule prohibits public lending beyond 0.25% of German GDP.

According to the German Constitution, exceptions are only allowed to deal with natural disasters or emergencies that could be detrimental to the country. But beyond the reform of the debt, the Christian Union and the Social Democrats, they also agree to the setting up of a special fund of 500 billion euros to fund infrastructure and defense investment in the next decade.

Greens: No to Mertz – No climate guarantees are given

However, the proposal for a constitutional review requires a majority of 2/3 in the German Parliament, which in practice means that it should also be voted in by the Greens, who so far do not consent. Top green executives estimate that there are still serious gaps and weaknesses in the proposal to revise the debt.

According to the head of the KO. Greens from the left -wing of the party, Katarina Dregga, the Greens will not support Mertz proposals. It is not so far not given reliable climate protection commitments: neither in terms of the Special Fund nor for future exceptions from the debt brake.

For his part, Friedrich Mertz seems to be trying to receive in every way the consent of the Greens, emphasizing the criticality of the historical period in which Germany and the planet have entered the backdrop of the White House and Ukraine, and in every aversion to its speech. “What else are you asking from us in such a short time?” He mentioned from the German Parliament, addressing the Greens MPs.

However, the Green Consensus is also pressured by the Social Democrats Lars Klingbil, who characteristically stated: “When the story knocks on our door, we must open it. We don’t know if we will have a second chance. “

In the meantime, both the far -right alternative to Germany (AfD), who in the next House will be the second in a parliamentary party, and the Left, have appealed to the Constitutional Court of Karlsruhe to violate the rights of the next bull but also for a lack of democratic legitimacy. However, the Old House typically maintains all its jurisdictions until the new Parliament is officially set up.

The next crucial appointment is set for March 18 in the German Bulle, where a vote is expected. The New Bulle is expected to be set up on a body on March 25th.