In the survey, respondents answered the question whether the CDU/CSU government with SPD will last until 2029. Then the term ends and the next elections should be held in Germany. 54 percent The Germans responded that the coalition would collapse by then. 29 percent said it would last, and 17 percent did not respond.
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How many percent of Germans think that Friedrich Merz's government will fall apart by 2029?
What is the main dispute in the government coalition?
What changes in pension policy are criticized by young Christian Democratic MPs?
What are the predictions for pension levels until 2031?
The poll came at a time of further tensions within the coalition. The main dispute concerns the currently planned pension law, which is to be discussed by the parties at the chancellor's office on Thursday evening.
Speaking in the Bundestag on Wednesday, Merz called for rapid progress on reforms and for a “new generational consensus” on pension policy. On Thursday, however, there were messages from the government that the chances of reaching an agreement in the near future were low.
Opposition to changes in pension policy
A group of young Christian Democratic MPs opposes plans to change pension policy. Its chairman, Pascal Reddig, even expressed his readiness to postpone the vote until spring.
The coalition agreement concluded in April between the CDU/CSU and the SPD provided for pensions to be maintained at 48%. average monthly salary by 2031. However, in the draft act, the government intends to maintain this level also after 2031. Young MPs criticize these plans, believing that with changing demographics it will place an excessive burden on younger generations. According to their estimates, by 2040 this will generate additional costs of approximately EUR 120 billion.
