Merkel 4th term doubtful coalition talks collapse #

It seems like you're referring to the recent developments in German politics!

Yes, you're correct. The coalition talks between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU), and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) have collapsed, making it highly unlikely that Angela Merkel will serve a fourth term as Chancellor of Germany.

The collapse of the talks was announced on November 19, 2021, after weeks of negotiations failed to produce a consensus on key issues such as climate policy, taxation, and migration. The FDP, which had been a key partner in the negotiations, ultimately withdrew from the talks, citing irreconcilable differences.

This development has significant implications for German politics, as it means that Merkel's CDU/CSU bloc will likely need to form a new government with a different coalition partner. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is currently the most likely alternative partner, but even that coalition is not without its challenges.

Merkel, who has been Chancellor since 2005, had previously announced that she would not seek a fourth term as party leader, but she had not ruled out serving as Chancellor in a caretaker capacity until a new government is formed. However, with the collapse of the coalition talks, it's now unclear what the future holds for her political career.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!