Dutch, German Liberals Split on Climate, Sustainability
The Dutch center-right understand they can no longer cede climate policy to the left.
Free Democrats (Germany)
German Liberals Stab Dutch Liberal in the Back
The Free Democrats derail Jan Huitema’s plan for clean cars.
What’s in Germany’s “Traffic Light” Coalition Agreement
I read all 177 pages so you don’t have to.
Outlines of a Green-Liberal Pact for Germany
Where the two parties may be able to compromise.
Merkel’s Party Loses German Election, Left and Liberals Gain
Three parties will probably be needed to form a government.
Liberals Would Lend Urgency to Next German Government
The Free Democrats have been consistently right on defense, deregulation and digitalization.
What’s at Stake in the German Election
Where the four mainstream parties stand on the ten major issues.
Outrage over Right-Wing Alliance in Thuringia Is Overblown
Mainstream conservative parties in the state gave the far right nothing for its support.
German Coalition Talks Collapse as Free Democrats Walk Out
Christian Lindner argues it is better not to govern than to govern in the wrong way.
German Free Democrats, Greens Drop Red Lines
The liberals accept smaller tax cuts. The Greens soften their climate goals.
European Fears of “Jamaica” Coalition Are Overblown
The Free Democrats are hawkish on eurozone reform, but so was Wolfgang Schäuble.
“Jamaica” Coalition Looks Like Only Option in Germany
A three-party coalition won’t be easy, but it may be the only option short of minority government.
Liberal Free Democrats Would Keep Merkel Sharp
The Christian Democrats sometimes lean toward complacency. The Free Democrats would keep them sharp.
Center-Right Voters Eager to Govern in Germany, Center-Left Unsure
Conservative and liberal voters look forward to government. Social Democrats are split.
Comparing German Party Platforms Reveals Two Divides
Fiscal issues divide the left and right. On Europe and NATO, it’s the extremists versus everyone else.