BBC: Germany election: Merkel heir loses support as parties meet
German conservative leader Armin Laschet is facing mounting unrest within his party, after their historic defeat in federal elections.
As he and the other party leaders met colleagues to decide their next steps, support for his bid to form a coalition drained away.
Bavarian Premier Markus Söder offered little hope when he said the centre left had the best chance.
Election winner Olaf Scholz will need the support of two other parties. The Social Democrat leader called for urgent talks with the Greens and liberals, but their leaders planned to meet each other first.
Mr Scholz has been buoyed by opinion polls that suggest widespread backing for a three-way government.
Read more ....
German Election -- News Updates September 28, 2021
German election: Discord grows in Merkel's CDU after historic low result — live updates -- DW
Focus shifts to Germany’s Green and liberal kingmakers after SPD tops polls -- France 24
‘We lost the election. Period’: Pressure mounts on Merkel’s conservatives after worst-ever result -- CNBC
SPD has ‘first claim to form next German government’, say Bavarian conservatives -- The Local/AFP
Post-election rifts emerge in Germany’s centre-right alliance -- The Guardian
0 Response to "German Election -- News Updates September 28, 2021"
Post a Comment