Economist Podcasts Colour schemes: Germany’s coming coalition
Sep 27, 2021
Tom Nuttall, Berlin bureau chief for The Economist, dives into Germany's political landscape post-election, discussing the intricate coalition-building between parties. He highlights the Social Democrats’ narrow victory and the challenges faced by the CDU. Shifting gears, Nuttall explores groundbreaking mRNA technology's potential to revolutionize HIV vaccine development. He also shares intriguing insights into Tyrannosaurus rex interactions, presenting evidence of possible mating behaviors, adding a prehistoric twist to the conversation.
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German Election Results
- Germany's election night was a nail-biter, with the CDU/CSU and SPD neck and neck.
- The future government will likely be a three-party coalition, with the Greens and FDP holding significant power.
Atmosphere at SPD Headquarters
- Tom Nuttall attended the SPD headquarters, where the mood was initially jubilant but became more muted as results came in.
- Despite this, there was a sense of optimism that the SPD would lead the next government.
Atmosphere at CDU Headquarters
- Anne McElvoy was at the CDU headquarters, where the mood was forlorn, feeling like a farewell party for Angela Merkel.
- One brief moment of excitement was when Laschet spoke of building a coalition against a left-wing government.