German Parties Prepare for a Regional Election (in Photos)
The state election could serve as an effective referendum on Angela Merkel's government.
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Trump, Kim, and the War of Images
This week provided vivid examples of how visual imagery can make a president look statesmanlike, foolish, or both.
Germany’s ‘Grand Coalition’ Could Be a Boost to the Far Right
While political cooperation is usually seen as a positive thing, in Germany bipartisanship could have negative side effects.
What’s Behind the Rising Popularity of Germany’s Far Right?
The recent electoral success of the ultra-conservative AfD has experts trying to discover what's behind the shift to the right.
Viewfinder: German Chancellor Merkel Wins a Fourth Term
German Chancellor and Christian Democrat (CDU) Angela Merkel (C) reacts to initial results that gave the party 32.9 percent of the vote.
For Germany, a Lack of Democratic Competition Could Mean Lower Voter Participation
Even though the campaign for chancellor Merkel's re-election is essentially a foregone conclusion, there's still a great deal at stake on Sunday.
Viewfinder: Condolences in Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel writes in a condolences book for former chancellor Helmut Kohl on June 18th, 2017, in Berlin, Germany.
Germany Is Ushering in a Post-America World
It's a world long expected by many international political spectators, some more eager than others to leave the age of U.S. hegemony behind.
Europeans Say Trump Can Damage, but Not Destroy, the Paris Agreement
Trump's protectionist stance at the G7 summit opened a huge rift—and the Paris Agreement was built to withstand it.
Why Angela Merkel’s Concerns Are So Concerning
If it is politically harmful for America's allies to be seen supporting America's president, those alliances are not long for this world.