Germany: Elections Over, Uncertainty Remains

... probability that they will not move into the opposition, unequivocal priority is now given to the black-yellow-green “Jamaica.” Mathematically, though, the Grand Coalition may still re-emerge. The following factors, taken together with the statement the SDP leadership made immediately after the election about moving into the ranks of the opposition, speak against this option: Vladimir Morozov: Germany, the USA, and Russia in the Changing World Many party members are unwilling to repeat the history of being a junior partner, especially given the current very low results. The party base is unlikely to authorize such talks. The understanding ...