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BackFünf Fragen und Antworten: Platzt jetzt die Koalition?
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Fünf Fragen und Antworten: Platzt jetzt die Koalition?

Der Bundespräsident sorgt sich um den Fortbestand von Schwarz-Rot. Nicht nur er: Union und SPD sind ratlos, wie sie die Konflikte über Zuckersteuer, Pflege, Rente und Haushalt lösen sollen.

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  • Die deutsche Regierungskoalition aus Union und SPD steht aufgrund ungelöster Konflikte bei Themen wie Zuckersteuer, Pflege, Rente und Haushalt vor einer Krise.
  • Auch der Bundespräsident zeigt sich besorgt über den möglichen Bruch der Zusammenarbeit.

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Die Koalition aus Union und SPD steht vor internen Differenzen bei zentralen politischen Themen.

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Fünf Fragen und Antworten Platzt jetzt die Koalition? Was Sie über die Regierungskrise wissen müssen

Der Bundespräsident sorgt sich um den Fortbestand von Schwarz-Rot. Nicht nur er: Union und SPD sind ratlos, wie sie die Konflikte über Zuckersteuer, Pflege, Rente und Haushalt lösen sollen. Ein Überblick.

Von Andreas Niesmann und Gerald Traufetter

02.10.2026, 17.12 Uhr

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  • Wie werden die Haushaltskonflikte konkret gelöst?
  • Gibt es einen Zeitplan für die Einigung?

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