
Garvan Walshe: Merkeldammerung. Germany’s polls put the Greens within striking distance of government.
A traffic light coalition? A Jamaica coalition? Who knows? What’s certain is that the CDU/CSU is struggling amidst a fragmenting landscape.
A traffic light coalition? A Jamaica coalition? Who knows? What’s certain is that the CDU/CSU is struggling amidst a fragmenting landscape.
The suspension of the vaccine will lead to more problems in areas that are already struggling with their roll outs.
Some leaders realise the seriousness of the problem. Merkel’s spokesman has pleaded with Germans to take the “safe and highly effective” jab.
This book exemplifies the addiction to indignant moralising which blinds so many political commentators to the true nature of their own country.
A Green Minister-President has governed Baden-Württemberg in coalition with the CDU for more than a decade, implementing a pro-business agenda.
Both countries have had difficulties accelerating the speed at which they vaccinate. So what factors have been to blame?
If no good deal comes and No Deal happens, the option of a return to EU membership is no longer on the table.
The commonsense presumption must be that he wouldn’t be going at all were a deal not at least possible.
Even if the Government ends lockdown on December 2, it will be under pressure to prove why some areas should be under a tiered system.
Macron has been steadfast in his belief that the EU should stand firm on access to UK waters. He may be forced to compromise, however.
From curfews to alcohol bans, leaders across the continent are increasingly unified in their choice of measures.
All eyes will be on Emmanuel Macron this week, since France has been most prepared to play hardball.
Using modern Germany as a stick with which to beat old-fashioned Britain is a grave mistake.
Plus: Russia’s opposition leader was poisoned, so now slap Magnitsky sanctions on Putin. And: Phil Collins’ ungracious departure.
At the start of the summer there were reasons for optimism about an agreement. However, the mood appears to have turned.