Europe’s Crisis Starts at Home
Dec 4, 2017 thinks the divisions that threaten EU integration are even wider within member states than between them.
Germany in Limbo
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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The Populist Tail Wagging the German Dog The Populist Tail Wagging the German Dog
Nov 30, 2017 attributes Germany's intransigence on EU reform to its economic interests in the Visegrad Group.
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A New Grand Coalition for Germany – and Europe A New Grand Coalition for Germany – and Europe
Nov 28, 2017 thinks the stakes are too high – in Europe and globally – not to reprise the previous CDU/CSU-SPD government.
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The Twilight of Angela Merkel The Twilight of Angela Merkel
Nov 21, 2017 is worried less by the prospect of the German chancellor's political demise than about a prolonged interregnum.
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Germany’s Götterdämmerung Germany’s Götterdämmerung
Nov 21, 2017 welcomes the prospect of a minority government, especially if genuine public debate returns to the Bundestag.
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The Danger of a Post-German Europe The Danger of a Post-German Europe
Nov 20, 2017 implores EU countries to work actively to re-engage the bloc's reluctant leader.
