| Author (Person) | Guerot, Ulrike |
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| Publisher | Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) |
| Series Title | ISPI Commentary |
| Series Details | September 2014 |
| Publication Date | 18/09/2013 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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After the regional election in Bavaria, the outcome of the Federal election is harder to predict than ever. While the CDU’s Bavarian junior partner was able to secure a large majority of the votes, the coalition partner FDP has been left behind, receiving a mere 3.3% of the votes. In practice, this means they are no longer represented in the Bavarian parliament. The Chancellor appears untroubled by these developments. While her opponent, SPD candidate Peer Steinbrück is showing everyone his middle finger, the Chancellor is confidently asserting “Deutschland geht es gut!” (Germany is doing well!). All opinion polls reflect her strong position; as many voters see it, the adroit Merkel has steered Germany safely through the crisis. The rest of Europe is likewise convinced of Merkel’s victory, overlooking the fact that the future German government will only be determined through backroom deals after all the votes have been counted. The complex party politics and intrigues are all part of the horse-trading that will characterize the night of the 22nd September. |
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| Source Link | http://www.ispionline.it/it/pubblicazione/european-hopes-and-german-continuity-9007 |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Germany |
