Chancellor Olaf Scholz seeks cooperation to pass key laws in final weeks of office

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is working to pass key laws in his final weeks in office, despite leading a minority government. He is seeking cooperation from the opposition, particularly the center-right CDU/CSU, after his coalition with the Free Democrats collapsed. Scholz aims to secure support for laws protecting the Constitutional Court and providing aid to Ukraine. A recent law regulating farm inheritance passed with broad support, but the CDU/CSU is cautious about further cooperation, fearing political backlash ahead of the upcoming elections. Several of Scholz's major proposals, including pension reform and increased child benefits, face significant opposition and are unlikely to pass. However, tax relief measures may find support, as they address concerns about rising costs for workers.