Almost one in two people expect traffic lights to go out prematurely

Survey - Almost one in two people expect traffic lights to go out prematurely

Almost half of Germans expect the "traffic light" coalition of SPD, Greens and FDP to break up before the next federal election in the fall of 2025.

According to a survey conducted by the opinion research institute Yougov on behalf of Deutsche Presse-Agentur, 27% of eligible voters expect the coalition to come to an end next year. A further 21% expect the "traffic light" coalition to last until 2025, but then still end before the election. Only 34% believe that the three-party alliance will last until the election.

Due to the disagreements between the SPD, Greens and FDP on budgetary policy and other issues, there is increasing speculation that there could be an early election to the Bundestag or a change of coalition. For example, the SPD and CDU/CSU together would also have a majority in the Bundestag.

FDP supporters believe least in continuation

Among the voters of the three "traffic light" parties, the forecasts for the future of the alliance vary. A large majority of 58% of Green supporters believe that the alliance will continue until the 2025 election, compared to only 43% of SPD supporters and 40% of FDP supporters

For the voters of the opposition parties, on the other hand, the signs point to a premature end to the alliance. Among CDU/CSU supporters, 54% expect this, and among AfD voters the figure is as high as 65%. In the left-wing camp, 48% expect the coalition to end before the Bundestag elections, while only 41% believe that the traffic light will last.

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1. The uncertainty surrounding the "traffic light" coalition has led some to speculate about a potential early federal election in Germany.
2. The CSU, being a part of the CDU/CSU alliance, could also potentially form a coalition with the SPD, according to budgetary policy discussions.
3. Despite the pessimistic outlook, some surveys suggest that a majority of Green party supporters believe the coalition will last until the 2025 federal election.
4. The turn of the year brings a new wave of discussions about the stability of the current "traffic light" coalition, with the SPD and Greens at the helm, alongside the FDP.
5. The German Press Agency reported that a significant number of FDP supporters believe the coalition will not last until the 2025 federal election.
6. The premature demise of the "traffic light" coalition, comprising SPD, Greens, and FDP, could mean a potential shake-up in Berlin's political landscape before the 2025 federal election.
7. The Bundestag's future could change dramatically, depending on the outcome of budgetary policy disagreements and the coalition's ability to navigate the challenges ahead.
8. The opposition parties have mixed opinions on the expected lifespan of the "traffic light" coalition, with the SPD, CDU/CSU, and even the Greens expressing concerns about its longevity before the federal elections.

Source: www.stern.de