Merz’s Nuclear Dilemma: Trapped Between Common Sense and Green Allies Javier Villamor May 26, 2025 Germany’s new chancellor can’t take a step without his coalition partners pulling the rug out from under him.
Rocky Start: German Government Faces Internal Rebellion Over Border Crackdown Javier Villamor May 9, 2025 According to an SPD MP, the proposed measures—especially the immediate rejection of asylum seekers at the borders—is illegal and will not be implemented.
Germany: Weakening Democracy Through False Consensus Sabine Beppler-Spahl May 2, 2025 If the SPD and CDU can barely muster a majority even when combined, it’s because they’ve lost the ability to genuinely represent majority concerns.
German Social Democrats Approve Coalition Deal With CDU/CSU TEC News / AFP April 30, 2025 Friedrich Merz is poised to be elected as chancellor next week.
Top German Politician Says U.S. Should Lift Nord Stream 2 Sanctions TEC News April 25, 2025 The call adds to a heated debate over Germany’s energy future and war diplomacy.
Germany Continues Afghan Migrant Flights Despite Coalition Pledge Javier Villamor April 14, 2025 The outgoing government continues to bring in migrants, sparking controversy over security risks and broken promises.
New German Government Pledges to Clamp Down on ‘Right-Wing Extremism’ Zoltán Kottász April 9, 2025 Berlin’s black and red coalition promises “zero tolerance” to “enemies of democracy,” including “right-wing extremist thoughts.”
CDU in Crisis: It Is More Than Just Poor Leadership Sabine Beppler-Spahl April 9, 2025 Many who wanted genuine conservative representation have long left the party.
German Centrist Parties Strike Coalition Deal While CDU’s Support Sinks Zoltán Kottász April 9, 2025 The betrayal of the party’s voters has resulted in a slump in support: CDU gathered 28.5% of the votes in the elections but is now polling at 24%.
The German Establishment’s Authoritarian Assault on Free Speech Sabine Beppler-Spahl April 2, 2025 The history of the ‘incitement of the masses’ law is a textbook example of the slippery slope of speech restrictions.
