Labour Reforms What Germany’s new coalition means for employment law Are changes coming to pay, collective bargaining, and working time rules? iStock.com/DesignRage Image Philipp Schäuble Partner, Morgan Lewis Image Benedikt Bögle Associate, Morgan Lewis Wednesday 21 May 2025 The German Bundestag has elected the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) Friedrich Merz as chancellor. With the government now in place, it can begin its session. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Supply Chains Germany’s Merz calls on EU to scrap supply chain directive Remuneration Marriage costs German women 20% of their wages, study finds Data Protection Key takeaways from German court’s union email access ruling Crime Don’t be too hasty to disclose criminal probes, German lawyers warn