The Countries and Power in the Federation
The results of state elections are generally considered a testament to the incumbent federal government. It is not uncommon to see a cooled enthusiasm of voters for the chancellor reflected here. The "traffic light" coalition has now completed the first three state elections – with mixed results.
New Government – New Perspectives for Businesses?
While the fight against the pandemic dominated political reporting at the beginning of the year, ministries have been taking up their work behind the scenes under your new bosses. In the early days of the Scholz cabinet, it repeatedly became clear that while the three "traffic light" coalition partners are striving for compromise within the alliance, they are also continuing to pursue their own party-political agendas.
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.