Germany news: Coalition at odds over pay rises for MPs

German conservatives want to hold on to automatic pay increases for lawmakers, while the center-left thinks they should skip it this year in light of the economic situation. DW has more.

• The SPD, as well as the opposition Left Party, have spoken out against this year's planned pay rise for members of the Bundestag.
• Chancellor Merz is set to visit the Digitalization Ministry one year after his coalition created it.

Here is the latest news from around Germany on Thursday, May 7: