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Martin Schulz

Avoidable Resignations in DC, An Unavoidable Resignation in Germany

A better president wouldn’t have hired two wife beaters. Martin Schulz had to go.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 14, 2018November 27, 2021

Still No Government in Catalonia, Shades of Fascism in America

Catalan separatists struggle to form a government. The “Is Trump a fascist?” debate is back.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 10, 2018October 28, 2021
Martin Schulz

Germany’s Social Democrats Trade Credibility for Power

Martin Schulz promised not to form another grand coalition. Now he is joining one.

Tilman PradtTilman PradtFebruary 8, 2018November 13, 2021

Schulz In No Rush, Makes Demands on Europe, Health Insurance

The Social Democrat feels no time pressure to form another coalition with Angela Merkel.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 1, 2017November 13, 2021
Martin Schulz

Highlights and Takeaways from the Merkel-Schulz Debate

The German party leaders had their only debate before the election later this month.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 3, 2017November 13, 2021
Martin Schulz

Schulz Not the Future of Social Democracy After All

Cosmopolitan and working-class voters both like the new party leader. But they don’t vote for him.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 14, 2017November 13, 2021

Coalition Politics Could Turn Moderate Germans Away from Schulz

If a vote for Martin Schulz is a vote for the far left, Germans may prefer the safety of Angela Merkel.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 23, 2017November 13, 2021

Let’s Not Read Too Much into Schulzmania Yet

Martin Schulz has pushed his party up in the polls, but another grand coalition is still likely.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 6, 2017November 13, 2021

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