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German Election 2021

Federal elections were held in Germany on September 26. Chancellor Angela Merkel did not seek a fifth term. Her Union of Christian Democrats posted its worst result since 1953. The Social Democrats (SPD) became the largest party for the first time since 2005. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed the liberal Free Democrats (FDP), who placed fourth.

Markus Söder

Söder Can Give Germany’s Christian Democrats Fresh Start

Armin Laschet is not the man to lead Germany out of the COVID-19 crisis.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 12, 2021December 3, 2021
Li Keqiang Angela Merkel

German Christian Democrats to Elect Merkel’s Successor

The next party leader would be the presumptive chancellor candidate for the September election.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 14, 2021November 9, 2021
Markus Söder

Söder 2021: Germany’s Christian Democrats Should Consider Bavarian

The Bavarian may be a better chancellor candidate than the three men vying for Angela Merkel’s job.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 31, 2020December 3, 2021

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