So, yesterday it finally happened. After all three parties' members had voted with vast majorities in favor of the coalition treaty, they signed it, the cabinet members were appointed, and Olaf Scholz was elected as the new chancellor.
I've seen a bunch of analysis of the coalition treaty, and at least from an employee standpoint, it sounds pretty good overall. Not a big leap, but a number of smaller improvements. Above all, a firm "yes" to a minimum wage of 12 Euros. Which will hopefully result in a severe rise of average wages.
The cabinet is very fascinating too. Karl Lauterbach (SPD), a professional medic and one of the most prominent experts regarding the pandemic, was appointed as the new secretray of health.
Right now I actualy have great expectations of this new government. This might indeed be the first major progress after 16 years of same old, same old.