This 
And our chancellor's opinion in pan-european politics is basically always a copy of Merkel's stance
. Sometimes his rethorics are actually quite sensible and old school social democratic, but he's not really succesful in overcoming the resistance of the conservatives, his coalition partner. The fucked up thing is, even though they hold less seats in the parliaent, the conservative party is effectively more powerful than the social democrats, as they've got the alternative of forming a coalition with the extreme right, which the social democrats reject. And there ain't enough seats for a social democrat-green party coalition, and unfortunately this isn't going to change anytime soon.
And our chancellor's opinion in pan-european politics is basically always a copy of Merkel's stance
. Sometimes his rethorics are actually quite sensible and old school social democratic, but he's not really succesful in overcoming the resistance of the conservatives, his coalition partner. The fucked up thing is, even though they hold less seats in the parliaent, the conservative party is effectively more powerful than the social democrats, as they've got the alternative of forming a coalition with the extreme right, which the social democrats reject. And there ain't enough seats for a social democrat-green party coalition, and unfortunately this isn't going to change anytime soon.
I don't really expect much of Renzi to be honest, at least not in terms of changing the political climate in Europe. Just two weeks ago or so he tried to pass a bill that would enable Berlusconi to return to office 
It's looking pretty bleak in Europe atm, don't really see from where any initiative might come. Germany is firmly in the hand of the CDU (not that the SPD would be a viable alternative really, still caught up with the ways of Schröder). I actually was rather optimistic when Hollande got elected, thought that might kick things off or at least restrict Merkel's influence, but I guess that didn't really work out either.
It's looking pretty bleak in Europe atm, don't really see from where any initiative might come. Germany is firmly in the hand of the CDU (not that the SPD would be a viable alternative really, still caught up with the ways of Schröder). I actually was rather optimistic when Hollande got elected, thought that might kick things off or at least restrict Merkel's influence, but I guess that didn't really work out either.
But yeah.. Social Democrats is suffering under Right Wing Populism and neo-liberal consensus on the Economy.
I still have hopes. Otherwise I wouldn't an active Social Democrat here in Glorious Denmark.
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