Current socially relevant topics are discussed together with callers from Bavaria and all over Germany in the Tagesgespräch on BR2 and ARD alpha. In the episode “100 days of the Merz government: are you satisfied?” from 13 August 2025, Dr. Margret Hornsteiner, Head of Communications and Dialogue at the bidt, answers questions about the work of the black-red coalition so far and provides a political science classification.
With regard to the low level of satisfaction with the current government according to recent surveys, Hornsteiner points out that the public’s perception of the implementation of election promises is often more pessimistic than the empirical findings of research. Studies show that coalition governments in Germany actually implement the majority of their plans from the coalition agreement. In view of the pressure to reform, even highly formulated goals and the failed election of federal constitutional judges, understanding and communication between the coalition partners is now required in order to overcome conflicts and find viable compromises.
100 days after the start of the government, initial important progress has also been made, e.g. in the establishment of the Federal Ministry for Digital and State Modernisation.
Previously, responsibilities were spread across various ministries. Now, for the first time, they are being brought together under one roof. […] In this respect, there are very high expectations and hopes that more can now be achieved than in the past.
Dr. Margret Hornsteiner To the profile
Although the emerging ministry still needs time and is still under construction, it nevertheless sends a clear signal for the future.
To the Recording (in german)
