The victory of Helmut Kohl and the CDU/CSU in the federal election of 1983 wasn´t really a big surprise. But still there was something which added some suspense to the election evening: For some time it wasn´t sure, if the Greens could pass the 5%-mark and gain access to the Bundestag. If this would have happend, then the CDU/CSU would have won a absolut majority. So lets say, the Greens got just 4,9% instead of 5,6%, the SPD it a bit stronger, but not strong enough to prevent a absolut majority of the CDU/CSU.
What will Kohl do with his (quiet comfortable) absolut majority? Will Frans Josef Strauß become Foreign Minister and Vice-chancellor? Will the Greens and the FDP survive as independent parties or will there be a 2-party-system in Germany?
Whats your opinion?