Uwe Andersen
Uwe Andersen
changes face life power pragmatic reluctant symbol
It's an important symbol that the Easterners have come to power, ... They have a more pragmatic way of doing things and they are used to big changes in life and therefore, I think, they are not so reluctant to face up to new challenges.
compromise fewer planned push reforms union
It will be a compromise. The Union will be able to push through fewer reforms than they planned to, or than we need.
beck bring grand supports trouble
I don't think this will bring any trouble for the grand coalition. Beck is also someone who supports the coalition.
elections good insofar job judge positive rather reforms state
She has done a good job insofar as she hasn't made any mistakes. But we'll have to see how she does on the really big reforms after the state elections before we can judge if she is doing well in a positive sense, rather than just not making mistakes.
collected normally people protest votes
They have collected protest votes, and the votes of people who normally don't vote.
dangerous leaders members party support
The party leaders will probably be able to get support of their members at the end of the day. But it's still a dangerous business.