By the time of the next regularly scheduled election, it could become clear that there were no real alternatives to Schröder's policies, and it could even be the case that the predicted beneficial effects of painful reforms will become apparent by then.
К тому времени может оказаться очевидным отсутствие альтернативы правительству Шредера, как, возможно, благополучный результат, предсказанный вначале болезненных реформ.