Peace, Joy, Traffic Light Cake?
„We have a traffic light coalition!“ The SPD, Greens, and FDP have delivered. In a marathon-like negotiation process lasting almost six weeks – which, despite minor political friction, and of course, some tough substantive differences, as well as the usual tug-of-war over personnel, was ultimately remarkably professional and disciplined – the three parties have agreed on a coalition agreement.
Governing by decree or blockade – how will the Federal Council affect the upcoming government?
A federal government needs a majority – and not just in the Bundestag. Because in the federal system, the states also have a say through the Bundesrat.
Where are you going, Federal Republic?
The voters have spoken. The SPD has won the federal election. Even though the margin is only 1.6 percentage points according to the preliminary official final result, the CDU and CSU have suffered a historic electoral defeat.