Pressure on SPD May Lead to New Grand Coalition

The transcript discusses the political pressure on Germany's SPD to join a coalition with Angela Merkel's CDU. Despite SPD's leader Martin Schultz's strong opposition to a grand coalition, internal and external pressures are mounting. The SPD faces potential leadership changes, and if they refuse the coalition, new elections may be necessary, as a minority government is deemed unstable.

What is the main reason for the pressure on the SPD to join a new government?

• To support Angela Merkel personally

• To avoid new elections

• Due to public and political pressure

• To increase their political influence

What might Martin Schultz have to do if the SPD decides to join a grand coalition?

• Support a minority government

• Step down as party leader

• Leave the party

• Become the Chancellor

What is the ongoing discussion within the SPD regarding Martin Schultz?

• His stance on European policies

• His ability to negotiate with the CDU

• His leadership role for the next four years

• His potential as a future Chancellor

What is the likely outcome if the SPD does not join the coalition?

• Formation of a minority government

• New elections

• A stable government

• A coalition with another party

What does the current political scenario suggest about the future elections?

• A new coalition with the Green Party

• A significant change in party standings

• Similar results as the current polls

• A clear majority for the CDU