Another German Election?
Another election for Germany, absolutely not. The people have spoken, and now it is time for the politicians to deliver. Of course, almost of all of them will have to eat their words, and start dancing to a very different tune. But that will be a wonderful experience for them. I am one who truly believe that politicians do benefit, ever so often, from being humbled.
It is obvious that some kind of coalition has to happen. Angel Merkel feels her time has come. But I am not so certain. The fact that her Christian Democrats and the pro-business party, hold a slim majority over the Social Democrats, does not suggest to me that she should naturally be the next chancellor. The truth remains, that together they are still a minority in the German Parliament. The same applies to the combination of Gerhard Schroeder and the Green Party. Any way you look at it, the coalition could go either way. Unless there is a dramatic development, and the two principal players suddenly do an about turn, and decide to meet each other half way. Will they? It don't think so.
The most interesting part of the election to me is the emergence of the Left Party, and the way they are being shunned by every one else. At the moment, both Merkel and Schroeder will have nothing to do with them, or at least that is what they state publically. I wonder why? After all, they are now elected members of the parliament, representing constituencies, and will have to play their part.
What will be interesting to see, is when the time comes for the parliament to vote to ratify the Chancellor. How will the left behave? At the moment they are giving very little clues. There is very little communication coming from them, to suggest what attitude they will take when they sit in the German parliament. I believe they may hold the balance of power, and may eventualy decide the need for a new election. Let us hope I am wrong.
Another election for Germany, absolutely not. The people have spoken, and now it is time for the politicians to deliver. Of course, almost of all of them will have to eat their words, and start dancing to a very different tune. But that will be a wonderful experience for them. I am one who truly believe that politicians do benefit, ever so often, from being humbled.
It is obvious that some kind of coalition has to happen. Angel Merkel feels her time has come. But I am not so certain. The fact that her Christian Democrats and the pro-business party, hold a slim majority over the Social Democrats, does not suggest to me that she should naturally be the next chancellor. The truth remains, that together they are still a minority in the German Parliament. The same applies to the combination of Gerhard Schroeder and the Green Party. Any way you look at it, the coalition could go either way. Unless there is a dramatic development, and the two principal players suddenly do an about turn, and decide to meet each other half way. Will they? It don't think so.
The most interesting part of the election to me is the emergence of the Left Party, and the way they are being shunned by every one else. At the moment, both Merkel and Schroeder will have nothing to do with them, or at least that is what they state publically. I wonder why? After all, they are now elected members of the parliament, representing constituencies, and will have to play their part.
What will be interesting to see, is when the time comes for the parliament to vote to ratify the Chancellor. How will the left behave? At the moment they are giving very little clues. There is very little communication coming from them, to suggest what attitude they will take when they sit in the German parliament. I believe they may hold the balance of power, and may eventualy decide the need for a new election. Let us hope I am wrong.
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