Juergen Falter
Juergen Falter
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Even if Angela Merkel wanted to copy Thatcher's radical renewal program, she would fail bitterly in Germany's political system, where federal states have a strong veto right.
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No jovial hand shaker would get far without helping the local economy. Make no mistake, jobs and economic prosperity are the main issues here.
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If the election results permit, then the Social Democrats will definitely give it a try.
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This election would be a vote on a complete change of political direction if there were different coalition alternatives.