Three Middle-Aged Catholic Men Vie to Succeed Merkel
Despite the superficial similarities, there are substantive differences between the candidates.
Germany
Kramp-Karrenbauer Quits, Throws Race to Succeed Merkel Wide Open
The Saarlander never approached Angela Merkel’s popularity in the polls.
Outrage over Right-Wing Alliance in Thuringia Is Overblown
Mainstream conservative parties in the state gave the far right nothing for its support.
Germany Invests in Rail, But Is It Enough?
The hope is to shift Germans toward less carbon-intensive forms of travel.
Berlin Shows How Not to Do Housing Policy
Freezing rents is a stopgap measures that ignores why rents are rising in the first place.
Trump’s Presence Will Be Felt When Merkel and Putin Meet
America isn’t on the agenda, but Germany and Russia share concerns about Donald Trump.
Germany’s Surplus Obsession Hurts the Eurozone
There are things Germany can do to boost its own economy as well as those of its neighbors.
Nord Stream Sanctions Are No Way to Treat European Allies
The United States should help Europe become less dependent on Russian gas.
Breakthrough Unlikely at Normandy Four Meeting
Neither Russia nor Ukraine is ready to back down in the Donbas.
Germany’s Social Democrats Elect Left-Wing Leaders
The party finally makes a choice, but it does so with two little-known new leaders.
Lurching to the Left Is Risky for Germany’s SPD. So Is the Alternative
A left-wing strategy could alienate centrist voters, but pacts with the right have wearied leftists.
Germany Under Pressure to Spend
The Dutch are relaxing fiscal targets to invest in their economy. Will the Germans follow suit?
Germany Can’t Blame Trump for Its Slowing Economy
Germany is vulnerable to shocks in international trade, because it has underinvested at home.
Merkel Successor Given Poisoned Chalice?
The defense portfolio is one of the toughest jobs in Berlin. Why give it to Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer?
Germany Seeks Active Role to Ensure Inclusive Afghan Peace Process
The Germans believe only an all-Afghan peace process can protect the gains made since 2001.