Rome, Mar 8 (LaPresse) – "The consultations are over, and there is a joint exploratory document. We have reached an agreement on some issues. The common document serves as the basis for the coalition negotiations that will begin next week," said CDU leader Friedrich Merz at a press conference following exploratory talks between the CDU-CSU and SPD.
"We have a great task ahead of us. We are aware of the challenges, especially regarding the international situation," the CDU leader added.