Happy Germans Vote for the Center, Others Drawn to Extremes
Other Europeans have yet to feel the economic recovery.
Germany
Highlights and Takeaways from the Merkel-Schulz Debate
The German party leaders had their only debate before the election later this month.
German Election Guide
The German electoral system, the parties, their leaders and the most important issues.
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.
Germany’s Social Democrats Need to Pick Side in Culture War
It is hard to appeal to progressive middle-class and nativist working-class voters at the same time.
Allies Hope for the Best from Trump, Must Plan for the Worst
Donald Trump might still morph into a more conventional president, but allies cannot take chance.
The Question in Germany: Who Will Govern with Merkel Next?
She could pick the Social Democrats, liberal Free Democrats or Greens.
German-Turkish Relations Have Been Going Downhill for Years
Turkey has detained German nationals and refused lawmakers access to a NATO base.
Europe Rises to the Challenge Posed by Trump
France and Germany step up cooperation while America turns inward.
Merkel’s Plan Strong on Taxes and Spending, Disappointing on Migration
A pledge to raise public investment, but no convincing plan to plug Germany’s skills gap.
Marriage Vote Has All the Characteristics of Merkel’s Success
The German chancellor seldom gets ahead of public opinion.
Russian Gas Pipeline Triggers Transatlantic Spat
Austria and Germany ask the United States not to sanction companies involved in Nord Stream 2.
Trump Breathes New Life into Franco-German Partnership
The American drives France and Germany closer together.
Merkel’s Call Not to Rely on America: Reckless or Prudent?
It depends on whether you think the election of Donald Trump was an aberration or not.
Trump Is Not the First American Leader to Criticize German Exports
Barack Obama also felt the Germans relied too much on selling goods to other countries.