What would a left-wing coalition mean for Germany?

The possible coalition of Germany’s SPD, Green and Left parties after next week’s election would probably mean slightly higher taxes and spending than under the more likely alternatives of a grand coalition or a repeat of the current centre-right alliance. But it would probably not make a radical difference to Germany’s overall fiscal stance or its generosity towards the region’s periphery.

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