The CDU/CSU–SPD grand coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, formed after the February 2025 federal election and formalized in May 2025, shows resilience through mid-2026 despite economic headwinds and polling pressures. Both partners face weak state election results and limited alternatives, with the AfD leading national polls yet blocked by the established firewall from any governing role. Recent legislative progress on health, labor, and economic reforms prompted Merz to declare in July 2026 that the coalition “has found its footing,” reducing internal friction. Constitutional barriers to early elections and the shared incentive to avoid a snap vote that could further empower the AfD reinforce trader expectations that the arrangement will hold through at least the end of 2026.
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$71,560 Vol.
$71,560 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
13% chance
$71,560 Vol.
$71,560 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the governing coalition consisting of CDU/CSU and SPD breaks by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”
For the purposes of this market, the coalition is considered broken if either CDU/CSU or SPD ceases to be a coalition partner in the federal government.
A coalition break may be evidenced by:
– a formal withdrawal from the coalition,
– the resignation or dismissal of all ministers from one party,
– or the appointment of a new federal government.
If all ministers affiliated with one of the coalition parties resign or are dismissed, this may signal that party’s withdrawal from the coalition, even if one or more individuals remain in office as independents or continue without representing the party.
If the coalition breaks and the sitting Chancellor remains in office with a new coalition or as a minority government, this market will still resolve to “Yes.”
The break date is the date on which it becomes officially confirmed that the coalition has broken; mere reports of negotiations, speculation, or indications of an impending break will not suffice.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the German government; however, a consensus of credible reporting from major reputable news outlets may also be used.The CDU/CSU–SPD grand coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, formed after the February 2025 federal election and formalized in May 2025, shows resilience through mid-2026 despite economic headwinds and polling pressures. Both partners face weak state election results and limited alternatives, with the AfD leading national polls yet blocked by the established firewall from any governing role. Recent legislative progress on health, labor, and economic reforms prompted Merz to declare in July 2026 that the coalition “has found its footing,” reducing internal friction. Constitutional barriers to early elections and the shared incentive to avoid a snap vote that could further empower the AfD reinforce trader expectations that the arrangement will hold through at least the end of 2026.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the governing coalition consisting of CDU/CSU and SPD breaks by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”
For the purposes of this market, the coalition is considered broken if either CDU/CSU or SPD ceases to be a coalition partner in the federal government.
A coalition break may be evidenced by:
– a formal withdrawal from the coalition,
– the resignation or dismissal of all ministers from one party,
– or the appointment of a new federal government.
If all ministers affiliated with one of the coalition parties resign or are dismissed, this may signal that party’s withdrawal from the coalition, even if one or more individuals remain in office as independents or continue without representing the party.
If the coalition breaks and the sitting Chancellor remains in office with a new coalition or as a minority government, this market will still resolve to “Yes.”
The break date is the date on which it becomes officially confirmed that the coalition has broken; mere reports of negotiations, speculation, or indications of an impending break will not suffice.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the German government; however, a consensus of credible reporting from major reputable news outlets may also be used.
For the purposes of this market, the coalition is considered broken if either CDU/CSU or SPD ceases to be a coalition partner in the federal government.
A coalition break may be evidenced by:
– a formal withdrawal from the coalition,
– the resignation or dismissal of all ministers from one party,
– or the appointment of a new federal government.
If all ministers affiliated with one of the coalition parties resign or are dismissed, this may signal that party’s withdrawal from the coalition, even if one or more individuals remain in office as independents or continue without representing the party.
If the coalition breaks and the sitting Chancellor remains in office with a new coalition or as a minority government, this market will still resolve to “Yes.”
The break date is the date on which it becomes officially confirmed that the coalition has broken; mere reports of negotiations, speculation, or indications of an impending break will not suffice.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the German government; however, a consensus of credible reporting from major reputable news outlets may also be used.
Market Opened: Dec 3, 2025, 12:16 PM ET
Volume
$71,560End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Dec 3, 2025, 12:16 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to “Yes” if the governing coalition consisting of CDU/CSU and SPD breaks by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”
For the purposes of this market, the coalition is considered broken if either CDU/CSU or SPD ceases to be a coalition partner in the federal government.
A coalition break may be evidenced by:
– a formal withdrawal from the coalition,
– the resignation or dismissal of all ministers from one party,
– or the appointment of a new federal government.
If all ministers affiliated with one of the coalition parties resign or are dismissed, this may signal that party’s withdrawal from the coalition, even if one or more individuals remain in office as independents or continue without representing the party.
If the coalition breaks and the sitting Chancellor remains in office with a new coalition or as a minority government, this market will still resolve to “Yes.”
The break date is the date on which it becomes officially confirmed that the coalition has broken; mere reports of negotiations, speculation, or indications of an impending break will not suffice.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the German government; however, a consensus of credible reporting from major reputable news outlets may also be used.The CDU/CSU–SPD grand coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, formed after the February 2025 federal election and formalized in May 2025, shows resilience through mid-2026 despite economic headwinds and polling pressures. Both partners face weak state election results and limited alternatives, with the AfD leading national polls yet blocked by the established firewall from any governing role. Recent legislative progress on health, labor, and economic reforms prompted Merz to declare in July 2026 that the coalition “has found its footing,” reducing internal friction. Constitutional barriers to early elections and the shared incentive to avoid a snap vote that could further empower the AfD reinforce trader expectations that the arrangement will hold through at least the end of 2026.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the governing coalition consisting of CDU/CSU and SPD breaks by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM CET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”
For the purposes of this market, the coalition is considered broken if either CDU/CSU or SPD ceases to be a coalition partner in the federal government.
A coalition break may be evidenced by:
– a formal withdrawal from the coalition,
– the resignation or dismissal of all ministers from one party,
– or the appointment of a new federal government.
If all ministers affiliated with one of the coalition parties resign or are dismissed, this may signal that party’s withdrawal from the coalition, even if one or more individuals remain in office as independents or continue without representing the party.
If the coalition breaks and the sitting Chancellor remains in office with a new coalition or as a minority government, this market will still resolve to “Yes.”
The break date is the date on which it becomes officially confirmed that the coalition has broken; mere reports of negotiations, speculation, or indications of an impending break will not suffice.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the German government; however, a consensus of credible reporting from major reputable news outlets may also be used.
For the purposes of this market, the coalition is considered broken if either CDU/CSU or SPD ceases to be a coalition partner in the federal government.
A coalition break may be evidenced by:
– a formal withdrawal from the coalition,
– the resignation or dismissal of all ministers from one party,
– or the appointment of a new federal government.
If all ministers affiliated with one of the coalition parties resign or are dismissed, this may signal that party’s withdrawal from the coalition, even if one or more individuals remain in office as independents or continue without representing the party.
If the coalition breaks and the sitting Chancellor remains in office with a new coalition or as a minority government, this market will still resolve to “Yes.”
The break date is the date on which it becomes officially confirmed that the coalition has broken; mere reports of negotiations, speculation, or indications of an impending break will not suffice.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the German government; however, a consensus of credible reporting from major reputable news outlets may also be used.
Volume
$71,560End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Dec 3, 2025, 12:16 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...The CDU/CSU–SPD grand coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, formed after the February 2025 federal election and formalized in May 2025, shows resilience through mid-2026 despite economic headwinds and polling pressures. Both partners face weak state election results and limited alternatives, with the AfD leading national polls yet blocked by the established firewall from any governing role. Recent legislative progress on health, labor, and economic reforms prompted Merz to declare in July 2026 that the coalition “has found its footing,” reducing internal friction. Constitutional barriers to early elections and the shared incentive to avoid a snap vote that could further empower the AfD reinforce trader expectations that the arrangement will hold through at least the end of 2026.
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