This is not a reform that Merkel can take credit for personally, but it is a sign that her grand coalition is tackling needed reforms.

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The SPD lies on around 30% support. That's a minimum - less than that would be its worst result since 1949.

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A compromise on health care is conceivable but it won't happen without protracted haggling. At least the grand coalition is now free and able to govern.

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