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AfD, the Shift in Germany’s Political Climate, and a War of Narratives
24
Feb

AfD, the Shift in Germany’s Political Climate, and a War of Narratives

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  • 15 min read

Since Angela Merkel, Germany has presented a concerning political trajectory. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel is blamed for Germany’s energy dependency on Russia and a failure to reform the economy. Lindner, whose spectacular sacking precipitated this latest concerning developments, is accused of undermining the government. The Greens are rounded upon for focusing on climate change over […]

Merz Aims for Europe's Independence After Election Win
24
Feb

Merz Aims for Europe’s Independence After Election Win

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  • 4 min read

Friedrich Merz, who is set to become Germany’s next chancellor after his conservative party’s victory in Sunday’s election, has pledged to work towards securing “true independence” for Europe from the United States while forming a new government. At 69, Merz faces complex coalition negotiations after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to a historic […]