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The Coalition Building Scenario
The ability of the CDU to either consolidate power alone or with a junior partner, or the emergence of other smaller parties like the Linke and the new Sagen Connect, would impact Germany's political stability. If established parties exceeded the 5% threshold needed to enter parliament, they could complicate the coalition-building process, prompting a return to multi-party alliances—a scenario that had previously fostered governmental discord.
Looking Ahead
The immediate future for German politics remains uncertain, with a clear need for stable governance to address pressing issues including the energy crisis, looming economic recession, and the ongoing social struggles marked by rising extremism.