The Rise of Olaf Scholz and the Social Democrats

Since the beginning of August, the Social Democrats have seen a jump from 16 to 26 percent in opinion polls in the final weeks of Germany’s federal election campaign. The...

The Polls Have Closed in Germany: An Election Readout

With less than a week to go, the race to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany’s next chancellor has become a nail-biter. The results of Germany’s federal election will determine the...

All Eyes on Germany: An Analysis of the German Election

All eyes are on Germany. After 16 years as Chancellor, Angela Merkel is stepping away from the political spotlight. The September 26 election is critical for Germany – and for the European...