But she faces the difficult task of forming a coalition, as only two options are possible. The first, which is to continue her current grand coalition with the social democratic SPD, has little chance of success as the SPD wants to go into opposition.
Second, she could form what has been dubbed the Jamaica coalition with the liberal Free Democratic Party and the Green party. While all parties are willing to enter into negotiations, it will be challenging – finding common ground, will take creative political agendasetting and political diplomacy. But I am confident that an agreement can be reached.