I think the proper way to say would be "it shouldn't sound much more tragic than it already is". What's there in the meantime before the elections? Would they

I think the proper way to say would be "it shouldn't sound much more tragic than it already is". What's there in the meantime before the elections? Would they appoint some kind of interim ministers? Which of course would not do anything at all to stir whatever policy currently there is, because they are not supposed to have any initiative. Also, "what if AfD wins?". Situation normal, all fucked up...