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Germany in Limbo

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Chancellor Angela Merkel’s hopes of forming a new coalition government have been dashed by the withdrawal of the Free Democrats from talks, forcing her to resurrect the grand coalition with the Social Democrats, form a minority government, or face another general election. Project Syndicate writers reflect on the challenges Germany faces and the implications for Europe of Merkel’s weakened position.

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Navalny’s Return

Ekaterina Kotrikadze

Despite independent journalists uncovering more details about last year's nerve-gas attack against Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, public sentiment in the country remains unmoved. The primary reason is not that Russian citizens don't know about the crime; it is that too many just don't care. 

 Alexei Navalny's coming return to Russia is forcing an examination of Russians' tolerance of flagrant abuses of power.
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    Navalny’s Return

    Ekaterina Kotrikadze

    Despite independent journalists uncovering more details about last year's nerve-gas attack against Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, public sentiment in the country remains unmoved. The primary reason is not that Russian citizens don't know about the crime; it is that too many just don't care. 

     Alexei Navalny's coming return to Russia is forcing an examination of Russians' tolerance of flagrant abuses of power.
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    Saving America’s Public Pensions

    Ben Meng

    Although the plight of major US public pension funds is nothing new, the gap between actual and assumed returns is widening faster than ever, owing to today's ultra-low interest rates. But these funds also have inherent advantages that, if used wisely, can place them on a much sounder financial footing.

     explains how struggling institutional investors can meet their goals in today's financial environment.
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