Trump, Zelenskiy and Europe’s Theatre of Capitulation
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has learned the art of survival in Washington: flattery, wardrobe adjustments, and a carefully rehearsed humility. Gone are the days of military fatigues...
Tag: Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz Becomes Chancellor—Eventually—But With Limping Authority and a Red Face
It took Friedrich Merz two tries, a parliamentary wobble, and a fair dose of political theatre, but the 69-year-old conservative finally secured the Bundestag’s blessing...
Germany’s Great Decline
Germany has reached a point of no return. Business leaders are keenly aware, and the public feels the strain, yet the politicians remain curiously paralysed....
Germany’s Political Chaos: Will Europe’s Powerhouse Become Its Weak Link?
Germany is heading for early elections this February, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) agreed with opposition MPs, setting the stage for a showdown...
Germany’s coalition on the verge of collapse, more drama for Europe
The political drama in Germany is heading toward a new act. Opposition leader Friedrich Merz called for Chancellor Olaf Scholz to face a confidence vote...