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Social Democrats in Germany agree to pursue talks for coalition government with Angela Merkel

SPD members reached decision in close vote

Merkel party & Social Democrats closer to deal on coalition government

Party chiefs reached an in-principle deal to start formal coalition talks that could lead to a new government

German conservatives reject “United States of Europe” ahead of coalition talks

"A United States of Europe would transfer member states’ sovereignty to Brussels and there would not be a majority for that in many EU states"

Martin Schulz’s Social Democrats considering renewed “grand coalition” with Merkel

The SPD leadership previously refused to entertain the possibility of governing with the conservatives again