Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) approved a coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU conservatives, two sources close to the party said on Wednesday, clearing the last hurdle for the formation of a new government in Europe's largest economy.

Germany’s center-left Social Democrats have voted to approve a coalition agreement. BERLIN (AP) — Germany ’s center-left Social Democrats have approved a deal to join a new coalition government, paving the way for parliament to elect conservative leader Friedrich Merz as the country’s new chancellor.

The general secretary of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) on Wednesday welcomed the result of an online ballot which saw members overwhelmingly approve a coalition agreement with Friedrich Merz's conservative bloc.