Germany
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Merz’s Promise: Security, Unity, and Renewal for a Stronger German Republic
In his inaugural government declaration before the Bundestag, delivered with solemnity, rhetorical precision, and strategic intent, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz outlined a sweeping political vision grounded in three central pillars—security, social cohesion, and prosperity for all. As the head of a newly constituted coalition between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Christian Social Union (CSU), and…
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From Reparation to Realignment: The Final Chapter of Scholz’s German-Polish Diplomacy
In a symbolic yet substantively charged diplomatic gesture marking the end of his tenure as German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz is scheduled to visit Warsaw for a final meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This farewell encounter, set against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions in Europe and shifting political landscapes in both Germany and…
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Responsibility for Germany: A Centrist Gamble in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty
Germany’s new political coalition between the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian counterpart, the Christian Social Union (CSU), together with the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD), marks a significant attempt to stabilize both domestic governance and European unity amidst a fraught geopolitical landscape. Formed in April 2025 within a remarkable span of just…