The dispute, the basic pension has reached the Chancellery. The SPD-draft go far beyond what was agreed in the coalition agreement, said a spokeswoman.

In dispute, the basic pension will remain the fronts within the Federal government hardened. Also in German Chancellor Angela Merkel, he is confronted with indignation. The draft of the Minister of labour, Hubertus Heil, had not been released from the Chancellor’s office for the Department coordination between the participating ministries, said government spokeswoman Martina Fietz.

The common working basis is the coalition agreement. It would have to hold both partners. The draft law go beyond what was agreed between the Union and the SPD.

The basic pension is an important issue for the entire Federal government, said Fietz more. About the concrete design you will discuss within the government.