The Globalist

There are similarities between today’s Europe and the patchwork of around 300 territories and principalities which comprised the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.

Germany’s current political contortions will likely end with a fourth term for Merkel.

Four questions about the country’s near-term political path.

It is not enough for a democracy in the 21st century to make decisions by up-down majoritarian votes.

The Jamaica coalition consists of representatives of the globalization and modernization winners. It pitches urban elites against the less successful.

Here’s what you need to know about Germany’s September 24 elections.

The election and subsequent choice of coalition matter. But the differences between the various options are modest rather than stark.

As long as the Democratic Party keeps allowing wealthy oligarchs to remain at the driver’s seat, it won’t matter what brand new figurehead they churn out of their assembly line.

Don’t look for major policy changes in Germany after the September 24 federal elections.

Angela Merkel looks set for a comfortable win in next month’s German elections. But which coalition partner will she choose?