Eurasia Group's Lichfield on German Politics in Flux

The transcript discusses the political situation in Germany, focusing on the SPD and CDU negotiations for a potential coalition. It explores possible outcomes, including a minority government or new elections. The discussion highlights the challenges in forming a stable government and the potential impact of recent polls on party movements, particularly the FDP and Greens.

What is one of the main challenges in forming a long-term alliance between SPD and CDU?

• Agreeing on a new speed limit

• Establishing a minority government

• SPD leadership agreeing to the terms

• Increasing the minimum wage

What has the SPD already achieved under the previous grand coalition?

• New environmental policies

• Higher taxes

• Increased military spending

• Lower pension age

What is a potential outcome if the SPD and CDU cannot reach an agreement?

• A new grand coalition

• Immediate economic reforms

• New elections

• A stable government

Which parties were noted to have made gains in a recent poll?

• CDU and SPD

• FDP and Greens

• SPD and Greens

• CSU and FDP

What is a potential consequence of new elections according to the transcript?

• A clear electoral mandate

• Immediate policy changes

• A divided parliament

• A unified parliament