. >> we are a party that form because the fdp failed in its responsibilities.they promised to practice liberal politics, but instead they practiced neo-level products -- politics andven betrayed the goals. >> the daily fdp lost its sixth consecutive election and seems to be in a state of shock. the party leader since may failed to gain any traction with a campaign against the zone government's handling of the euro debt crisis. the party seems insecure and remained at odds with the chancellor. >> we are going to stay right on course. we have taken a responsible stand on european issues. we haven't changed our position just because it is election season. >> while the coalition leaders tried to put a brave face on things, the ftp's downfall is also a problem for chancellor angela merkel. although christian democrats like -- in berlin have been able to stem their losses, the cdu is losing its favored coalition partner across the country. and the chancellor faces the same question and over and over how long will the coalition last? >> i believe all partners of this

. >> a new book about the fdp leader provided an opportunity for an optimistic assessment by the prime minister. >> -- by the chancellor. >> this will be a successful move forward the coalition. >> the chancellor knows that she has enough support for the rest to fund, she cannot be sure that everyone will vote yes. >> how close could this vote on thursday get for angela merkel's government? we put that question to our political correspondent. >> let's establish that it does look almost certain that there is a new and extended bailout package that will be ratified by the german government. there is much more uncertainty about how the members of parliament who represent the two parties to make up the coalition government will vote. they are the conservatives and the free governments. there was a test vote earlier today and we have been getting whispers from the free democrats. what we get are about 20 members of parliament representing government ranks and they are not about to vote no. that could lead to a scenario where angela merkel would only get this through parliament with the supp