Germany's new chancellor

[MattTheSkywalker]

today was a day of big developments. Merkel has a good chance now, after todays rounds to be the chancellor of a split govt... the so called Grand Coalition, so far the only waya to break the 3 week deadlock. Interesting, they split the ministries.

Imagine how surreal this situation is, you have some 16 ministries, Merkel party get 8, Schroedder's get 8 (so far, foreign, finance, labor, justice, health, transport, environment and development) plus MErkel gets "limited" power.

I don't know, but this seem to me like "OK, we give you the chancellor, but we keep the real power behind" note above: Finance, Justice, Health, Foreign?

They are planning on closing talks on Nov 12th.

well, if this goes the way it seems to be going, then the opportunity for Merkel to implement the reforms on which she campaigned will be a result of her ability to use her prominence and leadership ability.

It's an interesting challenge for her, that's for sure.

 

[pintoca]

well, if this goes the way it seems to be going, then the opportunity for Merkel to implement the reforms on which she campaigned will be a result of her ability to use her prominence and leadership ability.

It's an interesting challenge for her, that's for sure.

it would be an incredibly hard job, since the key ministries will be out of her command (health and finance), so her reforms for taxes and public health seem very unlikely.

She will have 4 years, we'll see. Then again, as a pure Political exercise, this is proving to be very interesting, as this is the second time a Left-Right coalition could be formed since the end of WW2

 

[MattTheSkywalker]

it would be an incredibly hard job, since the key ministries will be out of her command (health and finance), so her reforms for taxes and public health seem very unlikely.

She will have 4 years, we'll see. Then again, as a pure Political exercise, this is proving to be very interesting, as this is the second time a Left-Right coalition could be formed since the end of WW2

Well, as with anything else, her ability to keep the reforms in the front of the minds of Germans may shift public opinion to the point where she can indeed get some movement from the SPD; they might not want to be seen as intractable if public opinion shifts to where it was well before the election (when she had a big lead).

I'd rather have the chancellorship and the prestige / presence to try and move public opinion, rather than a minority that has to fight everything and can be portrayed as an obstacle.

 

[curling]

I have family in Germany, along with a small company we might buy, giving us employees there who would be affected by major governmental shifts.

And I like to be informed about the world.

The Skywalker doesn't drive BMWs.

I think he is more worried about Japan.

 

[Hiatussin]

I thought it was decided that Merkel is chancellor?

shes the shortest, the ugliest and the first female chancellor germany ever had.

She could be the best though. probably the least socialist yet

 

[wootoom]

what a stupid fuckin thread

 

[MattTheSkywalker]

what a stupid fuckin thread

Was fine until you showed up sir, don't dumb it down because you have an internet hissy fit.

 

[manny78]

well, if this goes the way it seems to be going, then the opportunity for Merkel to implement the reforms on which she campaigned will be a result of her ability to use her prominence and leadership ability.

It's an interesting challenge for her, that's for sure.

Actually it's a double edged sword and it might play in her favor. That's what the Liberals are doing in Canada (minority too). Since they can't basically pass any serious law, they put the blame on the Conservatives. No tax cut or funds for healthcare ? Blame them, not us. It's common in Europe. And the Conservatives are stuck in a catch 22. They vote yes, it makes the libs' stuff look legitimate and Kosher, they vote, they get the blame.

 

[wootoom]

Was fine until you showed up sir, don't dumb it down because you have an internet hissy fit.

ur fuckin annoying go fist yourself u little bitch

 

[Testosterone boy]

LOL.

All I do know is that my prediction and wishes came to be correct...Daniel Craig has been chosen to be the next James Bond.

I will definately start seeing those movies again.

Wrong thread dude. We expect better from intel bros.