The leader of the Left Party expressed regret over the pause in exploratory talks in Berlin. Green Party co-leader Brantner supported halting the negotiations. A key dispute regarding a sugar tax has reportedly been resolved within the potential coalition. These developments occurred amidst ongoing discussions regarding the formation of a new government in Germany. The pause in exploratory talks signals challenges in building a governing majority. The resolution of the sugar tax issue represents a small step forward, but significant hurdles remain for prospective coalition partners. Further updates will continue to be provided in a liveblog format.