much is at stake, failure to reach an agreement could mean neelections. chancellor merkel says she is not going to let that happen. >> despite the difficulties in these negotiations, i am determined. the definitely -- it won't be easy, it will be hard, it's worth going into a second round of talks. >> we all realize we have to make compromises, everyone. so far, that hasn't happened enough. this especially applies to those who declare to the outside world that they are making all sorts of concessions. from what i see when we sit down together, you're not -- fear not. remarks clearly aimed at germany's green party. on issues including migration and energy policy. >> what we can't allow is that someone says i will discuss that, everyone has to negotiate, otherwise the talks don't make any sense. the fourth player in the negotiations are also set on a positive outcome. >> a new coalition at a federal level in germany could mean a new beginning in terms of policy. we hope very much as free democrats that the other parties are bold enough to try it. >> the fou