Germany’s Election Aftermath: Implications for Foreign Policy
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On Sunday, February 23, German voters cast their ballots to elect the members of the Bundestag in a snap election triggered by the collapse of the ruling “traffic light” coalition in November 2024. The election campaign largely centered on immigration and the state of the economy, reflecting widespread public concern over these pressing domestic issues. However, the newly elected German government will also face a rapidly evolving foreign policy landscape. Our panelists will discuss the election results and their implications for Germany’s foreign policy, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine and the future of transatlantic security.
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Chief Diplomatic Correspondent, Der Tagesspiegel
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Kennan Institute
The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the surrounding region through research and exchange. Read more
Global Europe Program
The Global Europe Program is focused on Europe’s capabilities, and how it engages on critical global issues. We investigate European approaches to critical global issues. We examine Europe’s relations with Russia and Eurasia, China and the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Our initiatives include “Ukraine in Europe”—an examination of what it will take to make Ukraine’s European future a reality. But we also examine the role of NATO, the European Union and the OSCE, Europe’s energy security, transatlantic trade disputes, and challenges to democracy. The Global Europe Program’s staff, scholars-in-residence, and Global Fellows participate in seminars, policy study groups, and international conferences to provide analytical recommendations to policy makers and the media. Read more