The CDU’s vote was unanimous, while 288 out of 298 SPD delegates supported the agreement. The coalition agreement is expected to be officially signed in the coming weeks. The inaugural session of the new Rheinland-Pfalz state parliament is scheduled for May 18. In the recent state election, the CDU emerged as the leading party with 31 percent of the vote, a first in 35 years, while the SPD garnered nearly 26 percent. SPD state chairwoman Bätzing-Lichtenthäler announced plans for an extensive internal review of the party’s performance.