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The Downward Spiral of Angela Merkel’s CDU

On February 23, Hamburg’s voters were called upon to elect a new parliament. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and its most important port. But, for historical reasons, it is also one of Germany’s 16 Länder, and one of three city-states...

Get Ready for Germany’s New Old Coalition

On February 23, Hamburg’s voters were called upon to elect a new parliament. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and its most important port. But, for historical reasons, it is also one of Germany’s 16 Länder, and one of three city-states (the other two are Berlin and Bremen), that compose the Federal Republic. The Social Democrats (SPD) “won” the election, despite losing almost 7% of the vote compared to 2015.  ...

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Europe Feels the Trump Effect

On February 23, Hamburg’s voters were called upon to elect a new parliament. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and its most important port. But, for historical reasons, it is also one of Germany’s 16 Länder, and one of three city-states (the other two are Berlin and Bremen), that compose the Federal Republic. The Social Democrats (SPD) “won” the election, despite losing almost 7% of the vote compared to 2015.  ...

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Germany and the Rise of a Fascist International

On February 23, Hamburg’s voters were called upon to elect a new parliament. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and its most important port. But, for historical reasons, it is also one of Germany’s 16 Länder, and one of three city-states (the other two are Berlin and Bremen), that compose the Federal Republic. The Social Democrats (SPD) “won” the election, despite losing almost 7% of the vote compared to 2015.  ...

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Merkel’s Journey to Global Leadership Crosses Latin America

On February 23, Hamburg’s voters were called upon to elect a new parliament. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and its most important port. But, for historical reasons, it is also one of Germany’s 16 Länder, and one of three city-states (the other two are Berlin and Bremen), that compose the Federal Republic. The Social Democrats (SPD) “won” the election, despite losing almost 7% of the vote compared to 2015.  ...

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When Trump’s Push Comes to Shove in Europe

On February 23, Hamburg’s voters were called upon to elect a new parliament. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and its most important port. But, for historical reasons, it is also one of Germany’s 16 Länder, and one of three city-states (the other two are Berlin and Bremen), that compose the Federal Republic. The Social Democrats (SPD) “won” the election, despite losing almost 7% of the vote compared to 2015.  ...

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Europe: Moving at Different Speeds

On February 23, Hamburg’s voters were called upon to elect a new parliament. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and its most important port. But, for historical reasons, it is also one of Germany’s 16 Länder, and one of three city-states (the other two are Berlin and Bremen), that compose the Federal Republic. The Social Democrats (SPD) “won” the election, despite losing almost 7% of the vote compared to 2015.  ...

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