Angela Merkel will soften her stance on austerity and debt mutualisation, regardless of whether German citizens support it or not

One of the key issues in relation to the new German government is whether it will alter its course on European issues, in particular by relaxing the promotion of austerity policies and embracing some form of debt-mutualisation in the Eurozone.

Gunnar Beck outlines eight reasons why Angela Merkel will relax her stance on austerity and debt mutualisation. He argues that regardless of whether German citizens support these policies or not, the German Chancellor will do whatever it takes to save the euro.

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ESO: Background Information: Merkel: No need to change Europe policy http://www.europeansources.info/record/merkel-no-need-to-change-europe-policy/

ECFR: What does the German coalition agreement mean for the eurozone?, 29.11.13 http://ecfr.eu/content/entry/What_does_the_German_coalition_agreement_mean_for_the_eurozone229

Policy Network: The German Grand Coalition Effect.. Better for Europe and the Left than many think, 04.12.13 http://www.policy-network.net/pno_detail.aspx?ID=4538&title=Better+for+Europe+and+the+Left+than+many+think

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