As the February Bundestagswahl approaches, tensions between CSU leader Markus Söder and Green party candidate Robert Habeck are escalating. Söder firmly opposes a coalition with the Greens, although CDU leader Friedrich Merz adopts a more conciliatory approach. The article explores the dynamics within the German political landscape, particularly focusing on potential coalition scenarios and shrinking common ground on issues like migration, economic policies, and social welfare. The possibility of a collaboration remains complicated, especially with deep-seated resentment influencing party strategies.