Germany’s NIGHTMARE: How the Merkel-Schulz EU-obsessed coalition could FALTER

The nation is on the brink a of a “grand coalition” as the country’s two biggest parties look to remarry this weekend, in what politicians and business leaders hope could mark a new dawn for the European Union.

, a Christian Democrat (CDU) and Social Democrat (SPD) leader have declared that they have penned a framework for a “grand coalition” – commonly referred to as GroKo in .

The two leaders alignment has been greeted with excitement in Brussels after it was revealed that the first chapter of their preliminary agreement was focused on the European Union, under the headline – A new beginning for Europe.

Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said: “This is a very significant, positive, constructive, future-oriented, results-oriented contribution to Europe’s policy debate.”

When talking about the coalition Chancellor Merkel said: “A fresh start for Europe is also a fresh start for Germany.”

Although Mrs Merkel might think that Europe requires a considerable overhaul many in the CDU, especially the conservative bloc, are sceptical. Many in her party are concerned about the growing support for the far-right party Alternative for Germany.

It is clear however that Mr Schulz is looking to take the forward as in a recent SPD party speech made last month he said: “Europe was waiting for Germany.

“If we don’t put Europe on a new course now, Europe is going to lose support.”

However, politico reports that the speech was a dud and many in audience snickered when he told delegates that French President Emmanuel Macron had called him the day before to express his support for the GroKo (grand coalition).

Ulrike Guérot, founder of the European Democracy Lab think tank said: “I don’t understand where the hype comes from.

“It’s wishful thinking to expect a coalition that so far has been at one another’s throats will come together suddenly on a substantial European agenda.”

“They’ve been lying to the public about the reality in Europe for the past five years.

“As a result, when it comes to these big questions, Germany is in no position to make decisions.”

Some German politicians are concerned that most people do not really care much about EU reform or feel that it is needed when Germany is in a strong political position and its economy is growing.

In a survey conducted last month the question of fixing Europe did not even register when people were asked their views of the most pressing political issues.

Guntram Wolff, director of Bruegel, a Brussels-based think tank was unconvinced about the “grand coalition” and any significant change that would occur in the EU as a result of the union.

He said: “The expectation of some in Brussels that it could start raining money is a bit unrealistic.”