That much tinsel was rare.

If the traffic light coalition, as Olaf Scholz suspects, comes about by Christmas, the Bundeschristbaum will shine with red, yellow and green balls.

Like the explorations, the “progressive coalition” will also accompany its negotiations, which in fact shouldn't take long, with a lot of social-liberal eco-poetry.

Because that is what has held this alliance together so far: the power of words.

Does it also become words of power?

Already after the exploratory talks it becomes clear where the SPD, Greens and FDP are talking too much and where they can live up to their claim of organizing a start to modernize the country.

What makes you suspicious that she does not succeed in her alleged heart chamber, of all things, in climate policy.