Despite a newly proposed reform package, the coalition struggles with unresolved electoral law issues.

The coalition has unveiled a 34-point reform package, including a €10 billion tax relief and measures to reduce bureaucracy. However, significant challenges remain, particularly regarding electoral law, a sensitive topic for the Union.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the government’s commitment to implementing the reforms, while SPD leader Lars Klingbeil urged swift action to avoid unnecessary debates. The Union seeks to revert to previous electoral rules, allowing all constituency winners to enter the Bundestag, a change complicated by SPD demands for gender parity in candidate lists.