The party leaderships of the Greens, the LSAP, and the DP all have to decide whether they want to continue with the Gambia coalition. So far, it looks like this is where they are heading.
The Green Party, as the victors of the elections, believe that a second Gambia coalition is a logical decision. The party gained three seats and can compensate the losses of the other two parties. The party's executive committee has unanimously decided to go into coalition discussions with the other two parties, according to the party's co-president Christian Kmiotek.
The Democratic Party did lose a seat, but could retain the Ministry of State and the prime ministership as the potential coalition member with the most seats. It seems that the party views continuing the coalition as their first choice.
The Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party lost three seats and are now at their weakest point since the Second World War, and consequently is not hoping for the prime-ministership. Etienne Schneider explained that they are prepared to continue coalition discussions, but acknowledged that they have to wait for the Grand Duke to begin the proceedings.
The DP's executive committee is meeting later on Monday, following Bettel's second meeting with the Grand Duke later this afternoon. In this meeting, the Grand Duke will designate an 'informant' to follow internal party discussions.
If the three current government parties receive the go-ahead, then it is likely that coalition discussion will begin soon.
As for the Christian Social People's Party, they are licking their wounds following the results of the vote. More and more of those involved in the party are calling for a blank slate. The national committee met at midday, and on Tuesday evening the national council will come together to discuss the results.
MEP Frank Engel believes that the party needs a reshuffle, especially in terms of members of parliament. Those under particular scrutiny include Serge Wilmes and Martine Hansen.
