Ahead of Crucial Coalition Talks, Merkel's and Schulz's Ratings Hit Rock Bottom
Many believe that it is time for a management reshuffle within Germany's major political parties.
German CDU/CSU to Promptly Launch Talks With SPD on Gov't Formation
The German Free Democratic Party (FDP) announced its withdrawal from the coalition talks with the CDU/CSU and the Greens in late November, with Merkel being unable to create a coalition and form a majority government.