Merkel's future hangs by thread: SPD close to REJECTING German grand coaltion

The German chancellor finally reached an agreement with Martin Schulz's SPD group this month as she attempts to claw back power after failing to form a government in Germany's general election.. ANGELA Merkel's desperate plan to save her career by forming a grand coalition with her old partners is hanging in the balance over concerns Social Democrat members will reject a deal. The. The German chancellor finally reached an agreement with Martin Schulz's SPD group this month as she attempts to claw back power after failing to form a government in Germany's general election..