Today’s announcement by Angela Merkel concerning her political future was something of a foregone conclusion. The embattled German leader will step down when her current
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Bavarian Election Results Could Shake Merkel’s Coalition
Germany is no longer a refuge from the storm of voter dissatisfaction sweeping across Europe. Sunday’s regional elections in Bavaria have proven that beyond the
Tuesday 3 July, 2018 Update: Merkel On A Highwire
Another day, another dent in Germany’s frail governing coalition. With her back against the wall, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reversed her open-door migrant policy
Sunday 4 March, 2018 Update: Merkel Gets Her Coalition. Now What?
Angela Merkel has her coalition. The Social Democrats voted in favor of forming a new government along with Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union conservatives. Merkel will
Wednesday 10 January, 2018 Update: Coalition Talks Enter Crucial Phase for Merkel
It all comes down to this for Angela Merkel. This week brings about what will likely be her final attempt to form a coalition government
Merkel Era Enters the Hospice Phase
All things must come to an end and that includes political eras. The Merkel Era is drawing to a close. Germany and Europe are anxiously
