The three parties arranging to form Germany’s post-Merkel government will finalize and show their fusion understanding today.
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News about the struggle for better democracy in Germany. According to Freedom House, "state governments have considerable authority over matters such as education, policing, taxation and spending". Germany's relationship to the European Union remains key. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Europe.
China Attempts to Block Cultural Events in Germany, Italy
Chinese diplomats’ attempts to cancel cultural events they deem critical of Beijing recently succeeded in Germany, failing in Italy.
If American Elections Were As Boring As Germany’s
Germany’s politics consists of short stay leaders and other leaders who endure. Such a scenario would make American politics boring.
As Merkel Bids Farewell, German Women Wish for More Equality
Angela Merkel, Germany’s first female chancellor, will be remembered for her pragmatic leadership and for being a feminist icon.
How Do Germany’s Elections Work?
On September 26th Germany will hold its parliamentary elections and Merkel will step down. How will the next Chancellor be elected?
Push To End Veto Power Of Single EU Member States
Germany’s Foreign Minister has argued that individual EU member states’ right to veto paralyses the EU and must be abolished.
German World Cup Team Protest Against Qatar’s Rights Record
Before their 2022 World Cup qualifying victory Thursday, Germany’s players wore T-shirts to express solidarity for Qatari migrant workers.
Fascism and its Contemporary Meaning
The alarm has been sounded about the return of fascism. Understanding fascism is important to determine if these concerns are justified.
Friedrich Ebert At 150: Germany’s Pioneer Of Democracy
150 years after Friedrich Ebert’s birth Germany is today a stable democracy. But democracy’s foundations must not be taken for granted.
Germany Remembers Dawn Of Democracy In Reichstag
The Reichstag was conceived as a kind of fig leaf for popular participation but never really was from the start due to self-confident lawmakers.