The German traffic light coalition, comprising the SPD, Greens, and FDP, is facing significant internal discord over the proposed Collective Bargaining Act. This legislation, which aims to ensure fair competition and adequate pay for federal contractors, is encountering resistance, primarily from the FDP-led Finance Ministry.
The ministry has been blocking hearings of associations crucial for the Act's progression, leading to a legislative impasse. Labor Minister Hubertus Heil and other government officials continue internal discussions to reach a consensus, but progress has stalled.
Verdi union leader Frank Werneke has openly criticized the delay, warning that it undermines the coalition's credibility. SPD representatives, including Katja Mast, have expressed frustration, calling the FDP's resistance economically irrational.
Despite the coalition agreement, the Act's future remains uncertain, with demands for bureaucratic relief complicating the talks. This internal strife is emblematic of broader challenges the coalition faces in implementing key projects from their agreement.
Other initiatives, such as the child basic security, hospital reforms, and digital infrastructure expansion, are also delayed, reflecting a broader pattern of stalling within the coalition.
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