Germany’s “traffic light” government, led by new Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), was sworn in on Wednesday under the banner “dare to make progress.” Jewish leaders, activists and analysts, however, fear that the coalition will make less progress in strengthening Israel-German ties.

“I am pleased about the FdP’s upswing, but I am skeptical about whether they will be able to prevail over the left-wing forces when it comes to Middle East policy. In any case, it’s better for us that they become part of the government.”