German politics reignites - coalition at odds over migration again

Some weekend developments from Germany are not sitting well with the EUR

German media (Bild) reports the interior minister and Leader of the Christian Social Union, Merkel coalition partner in government, Horst Seehofer has rejected the migration deal Angela Merkel negotiated at last week's Brussels summit

  • Seehofer said the meeting he had with Merkel on Saturday evening was "futile and pointless"
  • This is a political crisis for Germany, and raises questions about Merkel's position

Germany's Economy Minister Altmaier has weighed in, says the coalition is in a 'serious' condition

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