Green Candidate and Kingmaker: Annalena Baerbock Holds the Keys to Germany's Next Election
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This fall, a politician with the Green Party could become German chancellor for the first time․ Annalena Baerbock is a far more dynamic candidate than her conservative and center-left competitors - and she could be poised for a senior position in the next government, if not the country's top political office․
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This fall, a politician with the Green Party could become German chancellor for the first time․ Annalena Baerbock is a far more dynamic candidate than her conservative and center-left competitors - and she could be poised for a senior position in the next government, if not the country's top political office․
An Opportunity Lost: How Germany's Green Party Went from Top to Flop
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This spring, the Green Party was soaring in the polls and it even looked as though their candidate, Annalena Baerbock, could become chancellor․ But then, it all fell apart․ What happened?
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This spring, the Green Party was soaring in the polls and it even looked as though their candidate, Annalena Baerbock, could become chancellor․ But then, it all fell apart․ What happened?
A Fragmented Party Landscape: German Voters Punish Merkel's Party in an Election Without a Clear Victor
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As expected, German voters declined to choose a clear victor on Sunday, setting the stage for a difficult search for a governing coalition․ Angela Merkel's CDU suffered an abysmal result while the Social Democrats have new life․ Ultimately, though, two other parties will play kingmaker․
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As expected, German voters declined to choose a clear victor on Sunday, setting the stage for a difficult search for a governing coalition․ Angela Merkel's CDU suffered an abysmal result while the Social Democrats have new life․ Ultimately, though, two other parties will play kingmaker․
Germany's Kingmakers: Difficult Talks Ahead for Greens and Free Democrats
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The Green Party and the business-friendly Free Democrats plan to hold exploratory talks with each other before meeting with the main chancellor candidates in the coming days․ They appear to be worlds apart but are already finding some common ground․
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The Green Party and the business-friendly Free Democrats plan to hold exploratory talks with each other before meeting with the main chancellor candidates in the coming days․ They appear to be worlds apart but are already finding some common ground․
Green Party Co-Leader Annalena Baerbock on Coalition Talks: "The Government Currently Being Formed Is Finally Going to Act"
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Germany is still in the process of putting together a government following the September election․ Green Party co-leader Annalena Baerbock speaks to DER SPIEGEL about progress on climate policy, the challenges of a three-party coalition and why German autobahns are not getting a speed limit․
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Germany is still in the process of putting together a government following the September election․ Green Party co-leader Annalena Baerbock speaks to DER SPIEGEL about progress on climate policy, the challenges of a three-party coalition and why German autobahns are not getting a speed limit․
NATO, China and Nord Stream 2: Germany's Likely Future Coalition Partners Bicker over Foreign Policy
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Getting three political parties to agree on anything is tough․ In Germany, with coalition negotiations dragging on, that is proving especially true․ A look at the differences of opinion within the foreign policy working group highlights the challenges that lay ahead․
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Getting three political parties to agree on anything is tough․ In Germany, with coalition negotiations dragging on, that is proving especially true․ A look at the differences of opinion within the foreign policy working group highlights the challenges that lay ahead․
How Stable Is Germany's New Coalition?: The First Fractures Become Apparent in Berlin
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The coalition talks were secretive and the three parties involved sought to exude unity and harmony․ Now that Germany's next coalition agreement has been presented, though, fractures are becoming apparent․ And surprisingly, the Greens may not be the Social Democrats' favorite child․
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The coalition talks were secretive and the three parties involved sought to exude unity and harmony․ Now that Germany's next coalition agreement has been presented, though, fractures are becoming apparent․ And surprisingly, the Greens may not be the Social Democrats' favorite child․
German Foreign Minister-Designate Annalena Baerbock: "I Don’t Believe in Applying Old Labels To New Geopolitical Developments"
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Annalena Baerbock of the Green Party is slated to become Germany's first female foreign minister․ She spoke to DER SPIEGEL about the policy challenges the country faces abroad and the more immediate crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic․
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Annalena Baerbock of the Green Party is slated to become Germany's first female foreign minister․ She spoke to DER SPIEGEL about the policy challenges the country faces abroad and the more immediate crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic․
Germany Rethinks Position on Beijing: Government in Berlin Classifies China as a “Systemic Rival”
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Driven by its junior coalition partners, the Green Party and the FDP, the German government is adopting a tougher stance on Beijing․ It wants to reduce economic dependence and strengthen relations with democratic states in Asia․
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Driven by its junior coalition partners, the Green Party and the FDP, the German government is adopting a tougher stance on Beijing․ It wants to reduce economic dependence and strengthen relations with democratic states in Asia․
Germany's New Leading Woman: Foreign Minister Baerbock Takes Advantage of Her Second Chance
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Following a run for the Chancellery mired with problems, the Green Party's Annalena Baerbock is now in the spotlight as foreign minister․ She had hoped to establish a more feminist foreign policy, but is that possible in times of war?
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Following a run for the Chancellery mired with problems, the Green Party's Annalena Baerbock is now in the spotlight as foreign minister․ She had hoped to establish a more feminist foreign policy, but is that possible in times of war?
From Peaceniks To Hawks?: Germany's Greens Have Transformed in the Face of Russia's War
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The Greens have long been regarded as peace-loving idealists․ They are now among the loudest voices calling for heavy weapons to be delivered to Ukraine and have placed considerable pressure on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to do so․ The pacifists of yore have gone quiet and now the talk is of tanks and howitzers․
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The Greens have long been regarded as peace-loving idealists․ They are now among the loudest voices calling for heavy weapons to be delivered to Ukraine and have placed considerable pressure on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to do so․ The pacifists of yore have gone quiet and now the talk is of tanks and howitzers․
Nuclear Power for the Winter: Germany's Green Party Confronts Its Last Taboo
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German Economy Minister Robert Habeck wants to keep two nuclear power plants on standby to prevent electricity shortages this winter now that Putin has cut energy supplies․ The Green Party will have to decide if it can reconcile this with the anti-atomic position that served as its genesis․ Will the party revolt?
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German Economy Minister Robert Habeck wants to keep two nuclear power plants on standby to prevent electricity shortages this winter now that Putin has cut energy supplies․ The Green Party will have to decide if it can reconcile this with the anti-atomic position that served as its genesis․ Will the party revolt?