After the Social Democrats (SPD) claimed a surprise victory in the 2021 German federal election, they have proceeded to start coalition negotiations with the Greens and the Free Democrats (FDP). The preliminary talks resulted in a consultation paper, which established the basis for the subsequent coalition negotiations. The pace of progress has been unexpectedly fast and the parties are now aiming for the new government to be formed well before Christmas, with Olaf Scholz attending the European Council in December as Germany’s new Chancellor.
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