As the dust settles after Germany’s historic election and parties engage in complex negotiations to form a governing coalition, questions will abound concerning the foreign policy priorities of the new government – and what the end of the Merkel era means for Germany, Europe, and the world. What are the key issues that will shape...

On September 26, 2021, German federal elections will be held to elect the 20th Bundestag – the first in 16 years without Angela Merkel standing as leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Join us for an online conversation about the implications of these elections for Germany, the European Union, and the world, with Jeff Rathke, President...

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 Union. According to the latest polls, no party will win an outright majority in the Bundestag, and a coalition government of as many as three...

Each week, the ACG hosts a discussion with a journalist based in Germany on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse in Berlin. Join us on Monday, October 4 at 9:00 am EDT, for a discussion about the results of the federal election and coalition talks with Matthew Karnitschnig, Chief European Correspondent for Politico.Matthew Karnitschnig is POLITICO’s Chief...

Following the September 26 German federal election, an Ampelkoalition – or “traffic light” coalition of the Social Democrats, Greens, and Free Democrats – looks increasingly likely. But, it is not a given. There are other coalition possibilities. As these parties – plus the Christian Democrats – explore possible coalition options, there are questions about where the parties...