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Germany: Angela Merkel's New Cabinet

... many Germans doubted the party would pass the five percent Bundestag qualification barrier, especially as in 2011-2012 the FDP lost seats in six Landtags. Nevertheless, many politicians were sure that the liberals would get their five percent at the Bundestag elections and remain in parliament. A sense of solidarity was the key, as CDU and CSU electorates normally vote for candidates from their own parties in single-seat districts first, and then for the FDP in Länder-wide party tickets. This system seems ...

23.09.2013

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Germany: Political Landscape Ahead of Bundestag Elections

... preserve the existing ruling coalition without its participation at the federal level. Hence, for the time being, Horst Seehofer, the CSU chairman and Minister-President of Bavaria is speaking of continued cooperation with the Free Democrats. The Land elections results will be publicized before the Bundestag vote and should definitely affect its outcome. Party leaders are facing a difficult challenge - avoiding blunders during the campaign’s final stretch and beating their key rivals without inflicting harm to the chances of the Free Democrats ...

06.09.2013

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