The possibility that Germany could emerge from September’s election with a Green chancellor is being eyed with caution at the European level.
This is especially the case in regard to Turkey, who he called a “spoiler” in Europe’s security policy.
It is one of the main challenges of German European policy to deal with the “paradox of contradictory expectations” by smaller member states.
Due to the unanimity requirement, the veteran Green politician also said that further EU enlargement is unlikely at the moment.
In regard to possible coalitions after September’s election, Trittin said that the Greens clearly have the most overlap with the Social Democrats .