What is the significance of Merkel’s clear opposition to re-election?

Foreign media reported on November 27 that German Chancellor Merkel said on the 25th that she hoped to form a coalition government "as soon as possible". Since she proposed the possibility of reaching a compromise with the Social Democratic Party, this strengthened the possibility that Germany's political deadlock may be imminent. Hope of closure.

According to an Agence France-Presse report on November 25, the conservative party led by Merkel won the general election on September 24, but not with an absolute majority. Europe's economic powerhouse has been in uncertainty ever since.

According to reports, at a rally of Christian Democratic Union members in the northeastern German city of Kuchlonsborn, Merkel said in a speech to local party representatives: "Europe needs a strong Germany... This is why it is important to form a coalition government as soon as possible.”

The report stated that just one day before Merkel’s speech, the Social Democratic Party stated that it was ready to hold talks with the parties led by Merkel.

The report believes that this political crisis in Germany has worried the European Union as Berlin plays a leading role in various matters such as Brexit negotiations.

According to reports, part of the reason for the setback for Merkel’s party in September’s general election was the rise of the anti-immigration far-right party, the Alternative for Germany. The party diverted millions of votes from mainstream parties.

Since September’s election, Merkel has been unable to find a coalition partner to continue her fourth term running Europe’s largest economy.

After suffering a disastrous defeat in the September election, Merkel’s former ruling coalition ally, the centre-left Social Democratic Party, immediately vowed to join the opposition camp.

Earlier this week, talks between Merkel and two other parties - the Greens and the "pro-business" Free Democrats - fell through. At that time, the Liberal Democratic Party unilaterally announced its withdrawal from the talks.

According to a report on the website of the German News TV channel on November 25, after the failure of the "Jamaica Alliance" negotiations, Merkel once stated that she would not rule out re-election. Now at a party congress, her tone But it has completely changed.

The Prime Minister made it clear that he opposed re-election, the report said. "I think there is no point in asking people to re-elect if we are in vain with this result," the CDU chairman said at the party congress.

Reports indicate that politicians have obtained authorization from voters to form a cabinet. After the federal parliamentary elections, it became clear that it would be difficult to unite the FDP and Greens into a coalition. But after the Social Democratic Party announced it would become the opposition party, there was no other option. From the perspective of the Alliance Party, the results of the negotiations are good and a lot has been achieved. "It is useless to grieve afterwards."

The report said that Merkel welcomed the meeting with Social Democratic Party Chairman Schulz coordinated by President Steinmeier. "Of course I don't know how things will develop in the next few days." Europe needs a strong Germany, she stressed. "This is why it is important to form a coalition government as soon as possible."

The report said that in addition, Merkel listed a series of guidelines for the CDU to form a cabinet. Whether Germany is moving forward, whether its people are living better, and whether it has determined the right path for the future must be the criteria. This also includes public statements supporting no new debt in the federal budget. In addition, she also announced fiscal reductions. This will be done through changes to the solidarity surcharge and relief for low- and middle-income families. In order to have greater room for redistribution, the economy and its foundation for future development must be improved. This means change. The issue of professional talent must also be addressed. In addition, regarding refugee policy, Merkel emphasized that she had reached an agreement with the Christian Social Union to limit the number of new refugees to 200,000.

Reportedly, when reviewing the last grand coalition, Merkel said that compromise is essential. Domestic security will also play an important role in the future. Many people saw that what they expected the government to do was not done, and this may have something to do with jurisdictional authority. "The people will not ask who is in charge, but will ask, does the country have no power to act? We have a lot to do in this regard."