Formation of a government in Berlin: Greens and SPD in crisis
Despite the chance of a left-wing alliance, the Greens and SPD are helpless and depressed.
Quick Look
- Despite the possibility of forming a left-wing Senate and replacing the CDU, there is deep skepticism among the Greens and SPD in Berlin.
- Leading Greens describe the current mood as leaden, instead of showing euphoria about the political opportunity.
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Why It Matters
There is a theoretical possibility for the Greens and the SPD to form a left-wing Senate in Berlin.
Can one despair of governing before one even governs? The Greens and SPD can. Two decidedly left-wing regional associations now have the opportunity to enter a left-wing Senate and pursue courageous, progressive politics. On top of that, the unpopular Christian Democrats could be replaced from the town hall.
However, there is no joy for either party. The worry lines and frowns that can be observed among the Greens at the moment are as deep as if they had just been thrown out of ten state parliaments. It could have been a euphoric “yay” moment, but instead among leading Greens there is talk of a “heaviness of lead” that takes precedence over everything.
Open Questions
- Why is there such a mood among the parties despite the power option?
