Category Archives: Germany

The East Germans of the 21st Century – by David Brooks – NYT

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

Every few years I try to write a column staking out a reasonable middle ground on immigration. After all, most big, important issues are clashes in which both sides have a piece of the truth. The case for restricting immigration … Continue reading →

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Germany and the Age of Political Absolutism – by Anna Sauerbrey – The New York Times

Posted on November 21, 2017 by

“When asked during a news conference on Monday afternoon why he dropped out of the talks, Mr. Lindner listed areas where the negotiations didn’t yield the results his party wanted. The other parties would agree only to a gradual elimination … Continue reading →

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Germany’s Far Right Complicates Life for Merkel and the E.U. – by Steven Erlanger – NYT

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

“BERLIN — Angela Merkel’s re-election as chancellor of Germany was supposed to be the ceremonial capstone of a year in which Europe did better than anticipated in holding off a populist surge, especially after the new French president, Emmanuel Macron, … Continue reading →

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Angela Merkel’s Anti-Ideology – The New York Times

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

  “BERLIN — She’s running again. Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that she will once again lead her party, the center-right Christian Democrats, in Germany’s national election next September. If the party wins, she will capture a fourth term, running … Continue reading →

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Angela Merkel’s Unpopular Goodness, by Daniel Kehlmann – The New York Times

Posted on April 2, 2016 by

” “It’s weird,” my friend said that evening at the new Chinese place in Kreuzberg. “I completely disagree with Angela Merkel’s policy. And the more she pursues it, the more I respect her.” ” Source: Angela Merkel’s Unpopular Goodness – … Continue reading →

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An Unreliable Germany and the Volkswagen Debacle – Roger Cohen,The New York Times

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

“Germany’s leading company has toyed with the air people breathe. That’s shocking. In historical context, it’s devastating.The Volkswagen scandal elicits more than dismay. It is one of those moments when the entire culture of a nation — in this case … Continue reading →

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