Scholz’s Bid to Run Germany Hits Key Phase as Discord Persists
- FDP’s Wissing says there’s joint interest in resolving issues
- Potential governing partners aim to reach next stage on Friday
Olaf Scholz arrives for exploratory talks with the Greens and the FDP party in Berlin, on Oct. 12.
Photographer: Christof Stache/AFP/Getty Images
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Social Democrat Olaf Scholz’s bid to succeed Angela Merkel as German chancellor is reaching a critical phase as the party seeks to work through vast policy differences with its two prospective junior partners.
After 14 hours of talks this week and sparring over the weekend, the Greens and the pro-business Free Democrats said they made progress in finding common ground, but have more to do. The parties will continue to work before the next session on Friday, which could determine whether a three-way coalition is possible.