Even if Angela Merkel wanted to copy Thatcher's radical renewal program, she would fail bitterly in Germany's political system, where federal states have a strong veto right. |
If the election results permit, then the Social Democrats will definitely give it a try. |
No jovial hand shaker would get far without helping the local economy. Make no mistake, jobs and economic prosperity are the main issues here. |
This election would be a vote on a complete change of political direction if there were different coalition alternatives. |