GRAND COALITION ELECTORAL AFTERMATH

GRAND COALITION ELECTORAL AFTERMATH March 26, 2006

Posted by wmmbb in European Politics.
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The election of the Grand Coalition in Germany between the Christian and Social Democrats continues to have electoral implications.

Next Sunday three State elections will be held involving about 20% of the population. It seems that Chancellor Merkel is riding a wave of popularity. Should the Social Democrats do less well there will be increased pressures on the government holding together.

Deutsche Wella has the report. We must wait to see what happens. For myself, I am keen to see how well the minor parties do since they have become the opposition.

Postscript: 28 March 2006

Here is DW’s report on the outcome of the weekend elections, which it seemed featured low voter turnouts, but otherwise were successful for the parties of the Grand Coalition. How it is up to Chancellor Merkel’s government task to address the economic and other problems facing her nation. (As for me, I have hit the wall. I am tired, and I have to get to bed.)