Politics
Disagreements dog German coalition talks as they enter last day
Sticking points include healthcare, employment, housing in Europe's biggest economy
Talks between Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats to form a coalition government and end Germany’s four-month political deadlock entered their final day, with both sides hoping to wrap up negotiations by Sunday evening.
But big sticking points remain, with talks still dogged by disagreements over labour law and the health system.
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