Dissatisfaction with German Federal Government Hits Record High TEC News April 2, 2026 CSU chairman Markus Söder remains the most popular government leader at 27%, even after a six-point decline.
The Imminent End of the SPD Is Nothing To Deplore Sabine Beppler-Spahl March 27, 2026 The party that was once—for better or worse—seen as a vehicle for popular representation has become an obstacle to democratic change.
Germany’s Southern Election Test Richard J. Schenk March 6, 2026 The upcoming elections reveal a familiar pattern of German politics: the cordon sanitaire ends up strengthening the political Left.
Gender Quotas: The Wrong Answer to the Wrong Question Sabine Beppler-Spahl February 19, 2026 The hollow claim that a quota would enhance democratic representation is glaring in light of the systematic exclusion of the right-populist AfD.
German Establishment Willing To Commit Crime To Limit AfD Ability To Govern Michael Curzon November 4, 2025 Officials are so convinced of their righteousness that they don’t mind discussing these options in public.
CSU Moves To Expel Veteran Member Over Participation in AfD Drag Queen Protest Zoltán Kottász August 22, 2025 Rejecting a dialogue with the AfD seems more important for Germany’s centre-right than protecting children.
Sebastian Kurz Blasts EU Migration Policy, Opposes AfD Boycott Zoltán Kottász August 7, 2025 “If journalists like the election result, it’s democracy. If they don’t, it’s populism,” the former Austrian chancellor said in an interview.
