Date: 24/09/2021 19:05:05
From: dv
ID: 1794713
Subject: German politics
The Federal election in Germany will be held tomorrow. Germany has a mixed-member proportional system somewhat akin to NZ’s.
Chancellor Angela Merkel is not running and leadership of the Christian Democratic Union has passed to Armin Laschet.
The only two parties that might lead government are the SPD and CDU/CSU. Either would have to form a coalition with minor parties
Polling seems to indicate this will be a close run election. The Social Democrats have their noses in front at present but neither outcome would be a surprise.
Date: 25/09/2021 00:38:23
From: SCIENCE
ID: 1794850
Subject: re: German politics
Date: 25/09/2021 05:00:12
From: mollwollfumble
ID: 1794858
Subject: re: German politics
> Angela Merkel
I have an enormous amount of respect for Angela Merkel. I don’t say that about many people.
Perhaps I shouldn’t?
> Armin Laschet
That’s an unfortunate name. Armin la what?
In Germany, the Greens have a large following. If they win power, it would be worthwhile watching what happens. Watch how the conflict between idealism vs political expediency pans out.
Date: 25/09/2021 05:38:51
From: roughbarked
ID: 1794859
Subject: re: German politics
mollwollfumble said:
> Angela Merkel
I have an enormous amount of respect for Angela Merkel. I don’t say that about many people.
Perhaps I shouldn’t?
> Armin Laschet
That’s an unfortunate name. Armin la what?
In Germany, the Greens have a large following. If they win power, it would be worthwhile watching what happens. Watch how the conflict between idealism vs political expediency pans out.
They’ll need more of a kick along. https://www.politico.eu/europe-poll-of-polls/germany/
Date: 25/09/2021 10:40:29
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 1794940
Subject: re: German politics
Angelia’s right wing government has served Germany well but they have been in power for a long time now.
Maybe a bit of input from the left for a while wouldn’t go astray, the “it’s time” factor could be at play.
Date: 25/09/2021 11:30:07
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 1794969
Subject: re: German politics
Peak Warming Man said:
Angelia’s right wing government has served Germany well but they have been in power for a long time now.
Maybe a bit of input from the left for a while wouldn’t go astray, the “it’s time” factor could be at play.
The centre right CDU/CSU and centre left SPD have been in coalition for the past 5 years so government has been very consensus driven for that time.
Date: 25/09/2021 19:15:41
From: mollwollfumble
ID: 1795203
Subject: re: German politics
I didn’t realise until today.
Angel Merkel “obtained a doctorate in quantum chemistry in 1986 and worked as a research scientist until 1989”.
No wonder I haver a high respect for her.
Date: 25/09/2021 19:18:21
From: party_pants
ID: 1795207
Subject: re: German politics
mollwollfumble said:
I didn’t realise until today.
Angel Merkel “obtained a doctorate in quantum chemistry in 1986 and worked as a research scientist until 1989”.
No wonder I haver a high respect for her.
Yes. in East Germany.
Date: 25/09/2021 21:20:00
From: SCIENCE
ID: 1795249
Subject: re: German politics
Date: 25/09/2021 21:24:36
From: buffy
ID: 1795251
Subject: re: German politics
SCIENCE said:
That’s unfair. She’s got all the brains and nous and he’s got none.
Date: 25/09/2021 21:25:41
From: buffy
ID: 1795252
Subject: re: German politics
buffy said:
SCIENCE said:
That’s unfair. She’s got all the brains and nous and he’s got none.
And he’s doing the crossed arms and the not looking her in the eye thing.
Date: 26/09/2021 19:11:46
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 1795611
Subject: re: German politics
Date: 26/09/2021 19:16:16
From: buffy
ID: 1795612
Subject: re: German politics
Witty Rejoinder said:
Some birds are more polite. My sister and friend at Healesville Sanctuary some years ago.
Date: 26/09/2021 19:17:24
From: Bogsnorkler
ID: 1795613
Subject: re: German politics
Witty Rejoinder said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tszidfq32DQ
Angela Merkel Can’t Stop Rolling Her Eyes
an oldie but a goodie.
Date: 27/09/2021 12:15:33
From: Peak Warming Man
ID: 1795832
Subject: re: German politics
It’s not all about policies, you’ve got to know what the Teutonic people like, little things like hand gestures can make all the difference.
Date: 27/09/2021 12:17:46
From: SCIENCE
ID: 1795836
Subject: re: German politics
national social democrats
Date: 27/09/2021 12:21:06
From: Tamb
ID: 1795837
Subject: re: German politics
SCIENCE said:
national social democrats
Fingers apart not together.
Date: 27/09/2021 12:22:43
From: SCIENCE
ID: 1795841
Subject: re: German politics
Tamb said:
SCIENCE said:
national social democrats
Fingers apart not together.
international social democrats
Date: 27/09/2021 16:48:43
From: dv
ID: 1795947
Subject: re: German politics
Social Democrats will gain the most seats but negotiations will take place to form government.
The Greens have done very well and SDP + Greens + FDP would be enough. FDP are a centrist party.
Might be difficult for Christian Democrats to put a coalition together.
Commentators are saying it’s unlikely the CDU would support the SDP in government
Date: 27/09/2021 17:15:04
From: dv
ID: 1795954
Subject: re: German politics
Looks like Social Democrats plus The Left plus Greens = 49.4% of the seats, that would have been a nice and easy coalition to manage.
Date: 28/09/2021 03:00:49
From: Ogmog
ID: 1796083
Subject: re: German politics
Bogsnorkler said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tszidfq32DQ
Angela Merkel Can’t Stop Rolling Her Eyes
an oldie but a goodie.
LOLOL Never saw that it’s hilarious!
Date: 28/09/2021 09:53:56
From: dv
ID: 1796135
Subject: re: German politics
Christian Democratic Union’s 24% voteshare is their worst result ever.
Date: 27/10/2021 12:08:54
From: SCIENCE
ID: 1809016
Subject: re: German politics
Date: 27/10/2021 12:30:22
From: Witty Rejoinder
ID: 1809034
Subject: re: German politics
Date: 27/10/2021 12:32:12
From: Boris
ID: 1809036
Subject: re: German politics
Witty Rejoinder said:
SCIENCE said:
https://twitter.com/norazabel/status/1453027055881310217
Nein sprechan das Deutch.
me neither so i haven’t a clue whet you wrote there witty!
Date: 27/10/2021 12:32:14
From: SCIENCE
ID: 1809037
Subject: re: German politics
Witty Rejoinder said:
SCIENCE said:
https://twitter.com/norazabel/status/1453027055881310217
Nein sprechan das Deutch.
If Only They’d Won World War Two
Date: 27/10/2021 12:41:31
From: Cymek
ID: 1809041
Subject: re: German politics
SCIENCE said:
Witty Rejoinder said:
SCIENCE said:
https://twitter.com/norazabel/status/1453027055881310217
Nein sprechan das Deutch.
If Only They’d Won World War Two
Date: 8/12/2021 21:32:58
From: SCIENCE
ID: 1823026
Subject: re: German politics
Ms Merkel, who is no longer a member of parliament, looked on from the spectators’ gallery as parliament voted. Politicians gave her a standing ovation as the session started.
More to come.
Date: 8/12/2021 22:11:32
From: dv
ID: 1823031
Subject: re: German politics
SCIENCE said:
Ms Merkel, who is no longer a member of parliament, looked on from the spectators’ gallery as parliament voted. Politicians gave her a standing ovation as the session started.
More to come.
As expected, Olaf Scholz of the Social Democrats is the new Chancellor.
Date: 26/03/2023 19:28:40
From: SCIENCE
ID: 2012652
Subject: re: German politics