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what did you mean by "our gov't dissolved in Nov"? this is curious
29 sats \ 11 replies \ @ek 5 Feb
Since we have many parties to elect, and five of them usually receive enough votes to enter parliament (>5%), our government is typically formed by two or three parties to secure more than 50% of the votes.
In November, one party was removed from the government by the other two, leaving them with less than 50%. So now they no longer have a majority and must constantly seek parliamentary support for decisions. Essentially, it's a crippled government, and we're waiting for new elections. Apparently, they are scheduled for end of this month.
Does that make sense?
I'm a bit worried because after the left-green shift 1 (which abandoned nuclear power), we're now seeing a strong shift into the opposite direction. Since I look like an immigrant, I might end up as collateral damage, lol
It's probably not as bad but maybe just not yet.

Footnotes

  1. The derogatory term is 'linksgrün-versifft.' We use 'versifft' to describe something that is wet and reeks.
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9 sats \ 8 replies \ @Fabs 6 Feb
I'm thinking about voting AFD, you?
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9 sats \ 7 replies \ @ek 6 Feb
No, I won’t vote or vote Pirates or Die Partei.
Can you vote in Germany? I thought you’re in the Netherlands but I think you mentioned that you’re actually German, too 🤔
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19 sats \ 6 replies \ @Fabs 6 Feb
I've got double nationality.
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9 sats \ 5 replies \ @ek 6 Feb
Ok in your case I maybe would also vote AFD just as a (short-sighted) fuck with Germany if I don't live there anyway haha
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I think the f is lower case
AfD
okay yes sounds familiar now that you explain thank youuu
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @ek 6 Feb
Familiar sounds like you learned about the German state before in school or somewhere 👀
Is that true?
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