Why EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will be sweating over Germany election results
THE GERMAN election is just a few days away and while many Germans are anxious about the future of their country, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is likely panicked about the outcome - but what reasons does she have to stress?
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Angela Merkel will leave her German politics in the wake of the election on Sunday, September 26, paving the way for real change in the German political sphere. Ursula von der Leyen has shared a close relationship with Ms Merkel for years. There could be significant consequences for Ms von der Leyen which could prove risky for her and the future of her EU career.
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Germans will head to the polls in a matter of days to elect a new Chancellor with Angela Merkel preparing to abandon her post after 16 years.
Politics in Germany hold a huge influence in Brussels and Ms Merkel is a close ally of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Before becoming the Commission President, Ms Von der Leyen had been the longest-serving member of Ms Merkel’s cabinet.
But in the wake of Ms Merkel’s departure from politics, Ms von der Leyen will lose support from her mentor and a fellow Christian Democrat, as well as the backing of Ms Merkel’s conservative-led Government.
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The latest polls ahead of the German election indicated the Social Democrats (SPD) are in the strongest position to win the most votes on Sunday.
According to Politico’s Poll of Polls, the SDP is currently polling with 25 percent support, compared to the CDU/CSU’s 21 percent.
The party’s chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz, who has been Ms Merkel’s deputy, is in a key position to take over from the current Chancellor after the election, with many German electors backing the candidate.
While Germans endorse the SPD and Mr Scholz - the appointment of this party on Sunday, could lead to a rare and perilous situation in Brussels.
The polls indicate there is a strong chance a coalition Government featuring the liberal Free Democrats could also be the resulting parliament in the wake of the election.
The party is currently ranking at 11 percent support according to the Politico Poll of Polls.
German Social Democrat Udo Bullmann said: “Olaf Scholz has great institutional respect, with which he would also treat Ursula von der Leyen.
“But he has no understanding for politicians who only generate headlines but do not provide any content.
“Ms von der Leyen is known for such a gap.”
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