I suspect there will be a grand coalition government, which won't last long. Or the SPD will rule with tacit Communist support. The election was a bust. Germans simply are not yet ready for a cold shower. Laissez les bon temps roulez still have a few more measures to play.
"Or the SPD will rule with tacit Communist support."
The SPD leaders like Schroder and his probable replacement Munterfering (sp?) have said they will not negotiate with Linke, so it looks like a Grand Coalition is on the way.
Such a shame since I still think Merkel has big potential as a leader.