German Greens Pass Social Democrats for First Time, Poll Says


Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Germany’s Green Party gained one point to to 24 percent, passing fellow opposition party the Social Democrats in public support for the first time, according to a Stern-RTL poll. The Social Democrats fell to 23 percent.

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats and their CSU Bavarian allies gained one point to 31 percent, while their FDP coalition partner stayed at 5 percent, according to the poll, carried out by Forsa.

Support for the oppositon Left Party was unchanged at 10 percent, the poll said.

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-10-06/german-greens-pass-social-democrats-for-first-time-poll-says.html



Seems The Voters of the World are warming to the Greens.

____ wrote on Oct 6^th, 2010 at 4:41pm:



This would be the same country the voted the nazis into power?

I wouldn't get too excited about what the germans do with their vote.

There is a theory in the media ol64..that once you mention the Nazis..you have lost the argument 

adelcrow wrote on Oct 6^th, 2010 at 5:26pm:


Then the History Channel is shiat outta luck running their programming.

My point is, don't look to the germans for your voting habits.

Holland's Green-Left party had a record growth of members: 25% growth this year.


Caroline Patricia Lucas is the Green Party's first Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. She was elected for the Brighton Pavilion constituency at the 2010 general election


Greens are increasing their influence around the globe.

In what we did the germans nearly stuff their country,

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'High population density, industrialisation level, location in central Europe and dependence on fossil fuels for its energy supply have contributed to making environmental protection a public concern and a policy priority. 
The decoupling of economic growth from the flow of several major pollutants over the past two decades is indicative of Germany’s remarkable achievement in reconciling economic growth and environmental objectives.

Important challenges remain, however: waste disposal, pollution from the agriculture and transportsectors, to cite a few priorities at national level; and regional pollution and climate change at international level,
where Germany has both a vital stake in ensuring progress and the will and capacity to help the international community. That it has accepted this international responsibility is a clear sign of its commitment to environmental protection.

Germany’s environmental concerns have also increased substantially with unification. Keeping to its ambitious environmental restoration schedule during a period of economic slowdown will, very likely, take a special resolve, given the heavy investments required. However, the benefits of “staying the course” are substantial, not only
for residents of Germany, but also for others, notably because such resolve and progress have a strong exemplary
value.'

djrbfm wrote on Oct 6^th, 2010 at 6:31pm:



ha.ha. so you agree only Greenies should be allowed in.. oooooo 1984 all over again eh! Orwell would be impressed..

so big taxes it is..tax the multinationals off the planet shut down the mines.close all car manufacturing plants.and that goes for farm machinery and building machinery as well of course anything that uses fossil fuel.. out go begone.the steele industry gone.along with aluminium.. god doesnt leave much does it.. but I am sure the greens have thought of that and will replace all these industries with meaningful ...well replacements!damn it my lawnmower use fossil fuel.

BlOoDy RiPpEr wrote on Oct 6^th, 2010 at 6:14pm:


Given major parties don't stick to their roots anymore but play a popularity game based on public opinion (almost on a minute-by-minute basis) I guess it's not that hard to see why people are losing faith in them.

Hopefully we can see a bit more diversification in Oz in the coming years. You right-wingers don't have too much choice here unfortunately. A less conservative more liberal right wing party would do well I think.