Patronal politics push German coalition's social reforms to their limitsExecutive summary: Lars Feld argues in a Handelsblatt op‑ed that patronal politics and the coalition partners' member expectations are pushing German social reforms to their limits. The critique highlights growing friction within the coalition, which could stall key reforms and affect policy predictability for businesses. Lars Feld, the three coalition parties, and the broader German government. The coalition may face increased bargaining pressure, prompting policy adjustments or a possible reshuffle of reform priorities.Lars Feld, a prominent German economist, wrote in Handelsblatt that patronal politics and the coalition partners' member expectations are stretching the limits of forthcoming social reforms. He warns that the coalition's internal dynamics could impede decisive policy changes. The piece underscores growing tensions within the governing alliance and its implications for Germany's reform agenda.Connected developmentsRückführungen: Deutschland schiegt rund 30 Männer nach Afghanistan abGoldman Sachs lowers oil price target amid peace prospectsOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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