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The Fraud of Compromise

Sabine Beppler-Spahl June 22, 2026

It was not compromise but the avoidance—even suppression—of critical debate that lay at the heart of the technocratic governing style for which Merkel and her successors stand.

Latvia’s Political Crisis Opens a Crack in Europe’s Eastern Flank

Javier Villamor May 15, 2026

The fall of Evika Siliņa’s government does not alter the strategic line toward Ukraine, but it introduces political uncertainty at a sensitive moment and creates space for patriotic Latvia First.

Government Crisis Grips Romania After Social Democrats Revolt

Zoltán Kottász April 20, 2026

The coalition crisis in Bucharest reflects falling poll numbers for the Social Democrats and growing competition from the right-wing nationalists.

Slovenia Inaugurates New Parliament Amid Coalition Deadlock

TEC News / AFP April 10, 2026

Despite winning the election, the Prime Minister has struggled to build a stable governing alliance.

A Fragile Start: Dutch Cabinet Takes Office Amid Distrust and Internal Strains

Daniel de Liever February 23, 2026

With no parliamentary majority and several sensitive dossiers already on the table, the cabinet’s stability is far from assured.

One Year On, Merz Faces Restless CDU and Rising AfD

Zoltán Kottász February 20, 2026

Excuses for failure: at the CDU’s national party congress, Friedrich Merz defended his record, his debt U-turn, and his refusal to cooperate with the AfD.

The New Dutch Coalition: Promises of Change, Grounds for Doubt

Daniel de Liever January 30, 2026

The minority cabinet presents itself as a fresh start, but its plans raise serious questions about whether the Netherlands will actually be better off.

Merz Insists on Pension Reform Despite Party Rebellion

TEC News / AFP November 28, 2025

Reform proposals are a key element of the coalition agreement between the CDU and the Social Democrats, now under strain.

Czech Coalition Approaches Final Deal

TEC News October 29, 2025

ANO, SPD, and Motorists’ Party to sign a coalition agreement as rules and key positions are finalized.

Tag: Coalition government

The Fraud of Compromise

Latvia’s Political Crisis Opens a Crack in Europe’s Eastern Flank

Slovenia Inaugurates New Parliament Amid Coalition Deadlock

A Fragile Start: Dutch Cabinet Takes Office Amid Distrust and Internal Strains

One Year On, Merz Faces Restless CDU and Rising AfD

The New Dutch Coalition: Promises of Change, Grounds for Doubt

Merz Insists on Pension Reform Despite Party Rebellion

Czech Coalition Approaches Final Deal

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