One Year of Coalition Agreement: A Look Back at Challenges and Successes

It has been one year since CDU, CSU, and SPD presented their coalition agreement. The start was bumpy, and despite the diligent efforts of the parties, they were not spared from the numerous crises that shook the world this year. The coalition promised to build bridges and implement reforms across various sectors, but reality proved to be more challenging than expected.

In this retrospective, we take a detailed look at the key promises made by the parties and analyze the extent to which they have been fulfilled. The first months of the coalition were marked by internal disagreements and the need to respond to the pressing issues facing society. Topics such as the energy crisis, housing construction, and digitalization topped the agenda as the coalition sought to strike a balance between the different interests of its partners.