Söder backs Merz in pension debate as SPD struggles to name a rival
Bavarian Premier Markus Söder has expressed his support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, stating he will not undermine him or rival Jens Spahn in the ongoing pension debate. Meanwhile, the search for a specific SPD chancellor candidate to challenge Merz and Spahn in the debate remains unclear, with current discussions focusing on coalition roles rather than pension policies.
Söder, leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), has thrown his weight behind Merz, stating that he will not 'stab' either Merz or Spahn 'in the back' in the debate. This statement comes as the three major parties, CDU, CSU, and SPD, engage in coalition negotiations following the federal election.
Despite the intense debate surrounding pensions, no clear SPD candidate has emerged to rival Merz and Spahn in the debate. Search results highlight the roles of Arbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil in current negotiations, but do not identify an SPD chancellor candidate with a defined stance on pension policies.
Markus Söder's support for Friedrich Merz in the pension debate signals unity within the conservative bloc. Meanwhile, the search for an SPD chancellor candidate continues, with coalition roles taking centre stage in current discussions, leaving pension policy positions unclear in the debate.
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