Grand coalition (Germany)

A grand coalition in Germany is when two big groups, called political parties, work together to make decisions for the whole country. It's like when you and your friend work together to build a big sandcastle. The two main political parties in Germany are called the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD). When these parties join forces, it's called a grand coalition. They do this when they can't agree with other smaller parties and want to make sure that the government can still work and make decisions for the country. It's like when you and your friend can't decide which color to paint the sandcastle, so you ask another friend to help you decide. A grand coalition can be good because it helps the government make decisions, but it can also be hard because the two parties have different ideas and need to work together to find a compromise.