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Merkelʼs Missed Moment

Berlin Policy Journal November/December 2018

In her reelection campaign in 2017, Angela Merkel made a strategic error by not putting EU reform on her agenda. She is now paying …

Bavaria Goes Green

Berlin Observer

The Greens’ success in Bavaria is a strong statement against the anti-migrant campaigns of the established conservatives and the far-right.

Stumbling On

Berlin Observer

Merkel’s coalition has agreed a shaky compromise over a controversial spy chief.

Lessons from Chemnitz

Berlin Observer

Why right-wing extremism is particularly strong in Saxony.

Master of Her Domain

Berlin Observer

In her first-ever appearance in a Bundestag question-and-answer session, Angela Merkel didn’t break a sweat.

Go GroKo

Berlin Observer

With Germany’s new government finally in sight, Europe breathes a sigh of relief. It may prove a short respite.

Germany’s Diesel Dilemma

Berlin Observer

The “dieselgate” air pollution scandal leaves Berlin with fewer and fewer good options.

Her Final Act

Berlin Observer

Her fourth government a hard sell, Angela Merkel’s hopeful successors have started eying the top spot.

Waiting for GroKo

Berlin Observer

Germany may be one step closer to building a coalition government, but four months after the election, there’s still a long way to go.

Good News for Europe

Berlin Observer

Germany’s prospective government promises EU reform, setting out ambitious goals.

Home, Not Alone

Berlin Observer

Germany is facing a new nexus of foreign and domestic politics.

What a Mess!

Berlin Observer

Coalition talks in Berlin have failed, which might mean new elections.

The Spirits She Called

Berlin Observer

Frauke Petry, leader of the Alternative für Deutschland party, has lost out to the radicals.

Island of the Blessed

Berlin Observer

What to learn from Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s election as president of Germany.

January Surprise

Berlin Observer

SPD leader Sigmar Gabriel throws in the towel, leaving the campaign against Angela Merkel to former EU Parliament president Martin Schulz.

Does Merkel Have to Go?

Berlin Policy Journal November/December 2016

This fall, Germany’s chancellor has been facing mutiny within her own ranks. But Angela Merkel has decided to fight.

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