The The Cold War paranoia breaking out in Thuringia is bizarre - you get a feeling it's a state bordering Russia rather than Hesse and that Soviet tanks are ready to roll in, the reality is that the Left taking control of a state is a big step toward more German unity.

Gero Neugebauer

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The voters are punishing the ruling parties because the coalition is a constant dispute, the public perception of the coalition is really bad.

Gero Neugebauer

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Schaeuble is using the opportunity to convey to Merkel that he is not her poodle.

Gero Neugebauer

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It is now up to Merkel to cut the Gordian knot and give a clear signal internally and externally that Germany cannot take in refugees without limits, and that she is still the mistress of the house.

Gero Neugebauer

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On a tactical level, Schaeuble has won out over Merkel – 100 percent, she has a wait-and-see approach, breaking down complicated issues into smaller problems that are tackled step by step. Schaeuble is just pressing ahead. He has the advantage because he is acting, not hesitating.

Gero Neugebauer

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Merkel won't let him be sacrificed, she's known him from the start of her career and they've always been fiercely loyal to each other. She'd be exposed if he had to go.

Gero Neugebauer

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