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Germany’s coalition leaders set 2026 priorities in final 2025 meeting

Chancellor Merz pushes for urgent reforms as Germany’s top parties gather one last time this year. Will pensions and health funding finally get the overhaul they need?

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2025 December 10 . 1:02 PM

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Coalition Committee Meets for Last Session of the Year - Germany’s coalition leaders set 2026 priorities in final 2025 meeting

Germany’s coalition leaders will gather on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, for their final meeting of the year. Representatives from the Union bloc and the Social Democrats (SPD) will discuss key policy areas, including pensions, heating laws, and health insurance reforms. The session aims to set priorities for 2026 and finalise pending decisions before year-end.

The coalition committee will focus on strengthening private pension provisions. A planned boost to these schemes remains a top agenda item, alongside broader social security reforms. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has signalled his intention to push through changes in the coming year.

The session marks the last coalition committee gathering of 2025. Decisions made will shape next year’s policy direction, particularly in social security and infrastructure. Final agreements on pensions, heating rules, and health funding are anticipated before the meeting concludes.