Something has shifted quite dramatically. Under Merz, the C*U has shifted to the right, almost copying the extreme right AfD’s program in certain points, became very populist. A standstill like during the Merkel years could be a best case scenario atm.

Unfortunately, our projected future chancellor is very similar to Trump in certain aspects, especially rhetorics and spitting bullshit, then being utterly incompetent when asked specifics.

I hate “Noo, it’s gonna take us soo long, so we shouldn’t do it!” Yes, it’s gonna take time so maybe just start? The best time to begin a long process was yesterday, the second best is now. Nobody says “things have to be perfect tomorrow” but not starting overall is not gonna change anything.

Instead of asking “how long is it going to take?”, we should rather just ask “is it a desirable outcome?” and if yes, just start.

As an American I want you to tell them about how we failed.

We know. We’re forced to watch every season.

I recommend HAKON’s classic Youtube Video “How to tie your shoes without accidentally voting AfD”