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Almost one in two people expect traffic lights to go out prematurely

Almost one in two people expect traffic lights to go out prematurely

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Almost one in two people expect traffic lights to go out prematurely
Almost one in two people expect traffic lights to go out prematurely

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Pessimism Surrounds Germany's "Traffic Light" Coalition's Future

Half of Germans aren't buoyant about the SPD, Green, and FDP coalition, nicknamed the "traffic light" alliance, lasting until the federal election in 2025.

Yougov, a polling firm, reported that 27% of eligible voters anticipate the coalition's imminent dissolution next year, with 21% expecting it to endure until 2025 but break up prior to the election. A more optimistic 34% are hopeful that the alliance will endure until the polls.

Budgetary disagreements and other contentious topics are fuelling speculation about an early federal election or a coalition shift. For instance, joining forces with the CDU/CSU coalition would give them a solid grip on the Bundestag.

Green supporters are the most optimistic about the coalition's longevity (58%), while FDP supporters have the least confidence (40%). Opposition parties, such as CDU/CSU and AfD, scoff at the notion of the alliance outlasting the future elections.

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  • Budgetary policy conflicts have fomented whispers about an early federal election.
  • CDU/CSU, comprising the CSU, may potentially collaborate with the SPD, per budgetary discussions.
  • Majority of Green party supporters remain hopeful about the coalition's survival until the 2025 elections.
  • At the turn of the year, expect heated debates about the stability of the "traffic light" coalition, helmed by the SPD and Greens, with the FDP in tow.
  • A large swathe of German Press Agency's FDP supporters believe the coalition will not make it to the 2025 elections.
  • The premature disintegration of the "traffic light" coalition (SPD, Greens, FDP) could generate seismic shifts within Berlin's political landscape before the 2025 elections.
  • The Bundestag's fate hinges on the resolution of budgetary policy disputes and the coalition's resilience amidst challenges.
  • Opposition parties hold contrasting convictions about the expected lifespan of the "traffic light" coalition, with fears of instability brimming within the SPD, CDU/CSU, and even the Greens.

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The "traffic light" coalition's instability has pushed many to contemplate an early federal election in Germany. The coalition met its end in November 2024 due to unyielding squabbles over financial policies and budget allocations. In December 2024, a vote of no confidence led to the dissolution of the Bundestag and the scheduling of fresh elections—February 23, 2025[1][3][4].

The coalition's demise was triggered by a November 2023 Federal Constitutional Court verdict that drastically curtailed fiscal freedom, intensifying the partners' animosities[3]. The impending election was inevitable given the coalition's inability to mend their disagreements and maintain a stable government. Consequently, the early federal election is not merely a possibility but an impending reality.

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