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German Election 2013

Federal elections were held in Germany on September 22. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed incumbent chancellor Angela Merkel, whose Christian Democratic Union won 311 out of 631 seats in the Bundestag. The Social Democrats also gained, at the expense of the far left and Greens. The liberal Free Democrats failed to meet the 5 percent electoral threshold.

Merkel Wins Personal Victory But Loses Ally

Conservatives are within reach of an absolute majority, but their liberal friends are crushed.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 23, 2013November 13, 2021
Angela Merkel

In German Election, Merkel Is the Safest Choice

The chancellor is criticized for her incrementalism. That’s what we like about her.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelSeptember 19, 2013April 20, 2022

Bavarian Win at Liberals’ Expense Should Alarm Merkel

The German chancellor’s allies do well, but at the expense of her liberal coalition partners.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 15, 2013January 14, 2021

Merkel Appeals to German Voters to Stay the Course

After “four good years,” why vote her coalition out of office?

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 1, 2013November 14, 2021

Merkel Takes Risk by Suggesting Role in Syria

Most voters and parties see little reason for Germany to involve itself in another country’s civil war.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 26, 2013September 25, 2021

German Social Democrats Shun Both Conservatives, Far Left

Party leader Peer Steinbrück doesn’t want to enter into another “grand coalition” nor govern with the far left.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 5, 2013January 1, 2020

Germany’s Merkel Warns Against Far-Left Coalition

The German leader urges voters to keep her center-right coalition in power.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 15, 2013November 9, 2021

German Finance Minister Rules Out “Grand Coalition” After Election

Wolfgang Schäuble is confident that the conservatives’ coalition with the liberals will maintain a majority.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 26, 2013January 1, 2020

Seeking to Broaden Coalition, German Greens Lurch Left

Green party members defy their pragmatic leaders and vote for tax increases.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 29, 2013November 9, 2021

German Conservatives Regard Euroskeptics Warily

A new party that calls for a German eurozone exit could steal right-wing votes.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 11, 2013November 9, 2021

Schröder’s Legacy Still Relevant to German Left

Germany’s Social Democrats subordinate social programs to economic growth.

Avatar photoRalph SchoellhammerMarch 20, 2013December 31, 2019

Germany’s Merkel Dominates Preelection Polls

This fall’s election is likely to strengthen Angela Merkel’s position as German chancellor.

Avatar photoRalph SchoellhammerJanuary 15, 2013April 20, 2022

Germany’s Greens Consider Coalition with Conservatives

After next year’s election, the Green party may be able to form a coalition with the right.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 20, 2012November 13, 2021

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