Sunday’s regional election results in the eastern German states of Brandenburg and Saxony might not spell the end of Angela Merkel’s fragile coalition government, but
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EU Election Aftermath: France and Germany
France- The results of last weekend’s EU Parliamentary elections revealed France’s political divisions. Voter turnout in France was the highest for an EU election in
Merkel Steps Down as Leader of the CDU
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
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
