Ok, it's election time in Germany. And what an odd election it is. Nobody seems to be really happy about it. Or has any clue whatsover about what the result will be. And all this when Germany is in dire need of reform.
The heart of Europe needs to get it's act together again. Like France, it's time for something new in Germany. But hopefully without discarding what's good about the old. I hope the Germans will show us the way into finding a workable balance that keeps our economies compatitive while managing to retain a humane social system.


It is clear that a coalition government will have to be formed. So, I'm curious, which colour combination would you prefer? Which one seems most likely to you?
Farbenlehre - in German, sorry.


Me, I'm naturally inclined to a Yellow - Red coalition. For reasons stated above, i.e. realistic reform but no ruthless discarding of the Rhineland Model. But the FDP and SPD are probably not going to win enough votes.

I'm not that interested in another Kohlesque Black - Yellow coalition ( CDU, FDP). Been there, done that, and reform not a return to old ways is what Germany needs.

I wouldn't mind an experimental 'stoplight' coalition. Red - Yellow - Green (SPD, FDP, 'Grünen'). Might be worth to give it a try.

I think we will see a Black - Red (CDU, SPD) coalition in the end. Which seems bizarre. Apart from the prospect of a first female chancellor I can't think of a good reason - apart from sheer necessity - why the two largest parties should govern together. In a combination like that, which nobody reallly wants anyway, both will be paying more attention towards gaining the upper hand and frustrating the other than towards actual governing.