Left forces political rethink in Germany

Article discusses the political challenges in Germany with the rise of the Left Party. At both a federal and regional level it is proving more difficult to set up governments - even traditional coalitions are proving difficult. Article, in particular, discusses negotiations to set up a CDU-Green coalition in Hamburg.

ESO: Background information http://www.europeansources.info/record/hamburg-cdu-considers-rule-with-greens/

Spiegel Online International, 6.3.08: Will Greens and Conservatives Marry in Hamburg? http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,539796,00.html

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