Tag: European Union

The eventual constellation of Germany's governing parties will be consequential in shaping how the EU responds to key challenges. GMF experts set out what is at stake for France, Poland, the EU, and Germany’s China policy: https://t.co/abxG2MnAnu

— German Marshall Fund (@gmfus) September 21, 2021

.@markus_ziener looks back at the key events that defined Angela Merkel's time at the helm ahead of Germany's Sunday elections: https://t.co/N1sRXSqUFY

— German Marshall Fund (@gmfus) September 20, 2021

Merkel isn't leaving EU’s rule of law problem — the most transformative challenge for European integration in the long term — unsolved for her successor. Primarily, under her watch, authoritarian ambitions in Poland & Hungary grew, says @DanielHegedus82: https://t.co/ewbN9fCewN

— German Marshall Fund (@gmfus) September 22, 2021

"There are numerous ways that the EU and the U.S. can work together to advance their shared interests in peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and strengthen the rules-based order," @GMFAsia's @BonnieGlaser told @dwnews: https://t.co/11P36doA5v

— German Marshall Fund (@gmfus) September 21, 2021

As outgoing chancellor, Angela Merkel leaves Germany in an awkward & increasingly precarious geopolitical position. The fallout of #AUKUS underscores just how difficult maintaining Germany's delicate balance btwn the US & China will be, writes @noahbarkin: https://t.co/ImLzkBY5qp

— German Marshall Fund (@gmfus) September 21, 2021

The breadth of spending in the Greens’ plan would signal dramatic transformation for Germany, GMF's Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff told @TIME. “Baerbock has probably the most clearly articulated change agenda since 1972." https://t.co/OygZbrvvZ1

— German Marshall Fund (@gmfus) September 15, 2021

German chancellor Angela Merkel pays a final visit to French president Emmanuel Macron today. GMF's @AdeHoopScheffer explains the significance on @Monocle24's The Globalist: https://t.co/0kaAXdyB5I

— German Marshall Fund (@gmfus) September 16, 2021

GMF's Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff weighs in on what the U.S. withdrawal from #Afghanistan means for Germany's foreign and security policy ⤵️ https://t.co/CdfciektPQ

— German Marshall Fund (@gmfus) September 16, 2021

Ahead of Germany's election, Telegram is becoming a hotbed for far-right voters, conspiracy theorists, & extremists promoting hate speech. "There's clearly a huge demand for what Russia is selling here among Germans," said @SecureDemocracy's Bret Schafer: https://t.co/KN4EO1x7xF

— German Marshall Fund (@gmfus) September 23, 2021

China rejecting Germany's request for a port call is "a rude awakening for Berlin" that its Indo-Pacific strategy cannot be neutral, said @GarimaMo: https://t.co/ycH3lSJYeh

— GMF Asia (@GMFAsia) September 23, 2021

With the EU's Indo-Pacific strategy out, listen to our recent @gmfus podcast with @GarimaMo, @ZackCooper, and @KristiGovella on Europe's engagement in the #IndoPacific, the views from DC, and prospects for trilateral US-EU-Japan #security cooperation: https://t.co/94TJZ4GtAB

— GMF Asia (@GMFAsia) September 20, 2021

How would you describe Chancellor Angela Merkel?

World leaders had this to say about her 👇 pic.twitter.com/nLl0utpRx7

— DW News (@dwnews) September 24, 2021

Germans go to the polls this Sunday to elect a new Bundestag parliament, which will then determine who replaces Chancellor Angela Merkel. Here's all that you need to know: #btw21https://t.co/UdR7ZoQLTF

— DW News (@dwnews) September 24, 2021

Who will be the next face of German politics?

• Olaf Scholz (SPD): affordable housing, better jobs, climate protection
• Armin Laschet (CDU): tax relief, tighter security, climate action
• Annalena Baerbock (Green Party): higher taxes on the rich, tougher climate policies pic.twitter.com/V5EgjnzXaX

— DW News (@dwnews) September 24, 2021

Representatives from all seven of Germany's main parties squared off in the final television debate. This comes three days before a vote whose outcome seems unpredictable.https://t.co/7InB44Swjs

— DW News (@dwnews) September 23, 2021

Euphoria is spreading among the Social Democrats. Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz has a good chance to succeed Angela Merkel and he's out wooing voters with big promises.

DW's Sabine Kinkartz hits the road with his campaign.https://t.co/1FJkKZkh0H

— DW News (@dwnews) September 24, 2021

Here's all you need to know about fringe parties and the German election.#btw21 pic.twitter.com/Ok16pvRsk7

— DW News (@dwnews) September 23, 2021

The fight against climate change is one of the German voters' main topics of concern. With a few days until the election, we take a look at what the main German political parties plan to do about it.https://t.co/ObzbEeYrLj

— DW News (@dwnews) September 23, 2021

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has called for closer US-EU cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.https://t.co/wGBDgQBFNG

— DW News (@dwnews) September 23, 2021

Fake election posters, fabricated quotes or false claims about postal voting — a lot of fakes about the 2021 federal election are circulating on social media.

Our fact check shows how to recognize the disinformation and what the parties are doing about it. #btw21 pic.twitter.com/ol9wXSDlba

— DW News (@dwnews) September 23, 2021

German politics, elections and voting in a nutshell 🥜🗳️ #MeettheGermans with @RachelStewart04 #GermanElection2021 pic.twitter.com/H341vqtONC

— DW Culture (@dw_culture) September 19, 2021

Who is Janine Wissler, lead candidate of Germany’s socialist Left Party?

She's in favor of governing with the Social Democrats and the Greens. But first, her party will have to overcome low poll numbers and keep their seats in parliament.

Germans vote on Sunday #btw21 pic.twitter.com/DLxV1EqEEG

— DW Politics (@dw_politics) September 23, 2021

The Australian-US-UK submarine deal that cut out France, shattering trust across the Atlantic, is making German leaders think long and hard.

"Everyone asks themselves: What if this happened to us?" German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told DW’s @rbsw. pic.twitter.com/rqzH6aZdpC

— DW Politics (@dw_politics) September 23, 2021

Angela Merkel plans to step down after 16 years as chancellor following 🇩🇪 Germany’s Sept. 26 federal election.

But how has her tenure affected Europe’s largest 📈 economy? https://t.co/kD4ZLurHLY pic.twitter.com/N03Vcbh8Fz

— Reuters Graphics (@ReutersGraphics) September 14, 2021

Tackling climate change while guaranteeing reliable and affordable energy for Europe's biggest economy is one of the top issues in Germany's federal election on Sept. 26. https://t.co/OwlUuhklN0

— Reuters Science News (@ReutersScience) September 14, 2021

As voters in Europe's biggest economy head to the polls, investors have a lot to hope for and a few reasons to be alarmed https://t.co/0TgcUFkhTb

— Bloomberg UK (@BloombergUK) September 20, 2021

Germany's economy thrived under Angela Merkel. But much of the growth came from trade with China, leaving Germany vulnerable to pressure from Beijing. https://t.co/256WAhOtXy

— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) September 17, 2021

As Germans prepare to go to the polls on September 26th, recovery is glinting. Yet the threat from covid-19 has not evaporated https://t.co/vbvPQ4xkMh

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) September 19, 2021

Germany’s shift to the digital economy has also not been strong. Lack of investment has led to low penetration of high-speed broadband and below-average mobile broadband data consumption https://t.co/tYsYQyl63u pic.twitter.com/OMELDcae4E

— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) September 20, 2021

In the 50 years of fiat, no economy has seen inflation average below 2%, only 45 economies have seen it average beneath 5%, whilst 55 have an average above 10%. Switzerland has the best record at 2.2%, with Japan (2.4%) and Germany (2.6%) close behind. #ReidoftheDay #dbresearch pic.twitter.com/IqPveJXdeZ

— Deutsche Bank (@DeutscheBank) September 14, 2021

Today the 4th #CompactwithAfrica conference initiated by 🇩🇪Chancellor Angela Merkel takes place. @KfW_FZ_int supports SMEs that create jobs & apprenticeships via the "#Investing for #Employment GmbH". The aim: more than 1,000 companies & 60,000 jobs.👉 https://t.co/bUWR50E5V1 pic.twitter.com/cv2s6KnT5F

— KfW Development Bank (@KfW_FZ_int) August 27, 2021

Final election debate takeaways:
– Social Democrat front runner @OlafScholz says wants coalition with Greens
– Merkel’s man @ArminLaschet still has decent chance of becoming chancellor
– Greens’ @ABaerbock may be 3rd in polls, but most likely to govern – as coalition partner. pic.twitter.com/R7FV6b8bae

— Michaela Kuefner (@MKuefner) September 19, 2021

Meet the candidates hoping to become Germany’s next chancellor.

Who is Olaf Scholz?

Germans head to the polls on Sunday, September 26 #btw21 pic.twitter.com/z9H5DgBHFm

— DW Politics (@dw_politics) September 20, 2021

Germany's Social Democrats appear to be rising from the dead as the general election approaches. In Olaf Scholz, the party has found a candidate whose leadership style could be a lot like Angela Merkel's.https://t.co/PQRbQ4AgH4

— SPIEGEL English (@SPIEGEL_English) September 3, 2021

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has been under fire since the fall of Kabul. In a DER SPIEGEL interview, he speaks about the mistakes that have been made and the dangers of the rescue operation currently under way in Afghanistan. https://t.co/qMHKJSNVOo

— SPIEGEL English (@SPIEGEL_English) August 24, 2021

Angela Merkel is leaving office after 16 years with high approval ratings and at a time of her own choosing. How might Germans look back on her time in office? Aaron Burnett explores her legacy and how she's influencing the next chancellor. https://t.co/ZHibzmxWgA

— The Local Germany (@TheLocalGermany) September 13, 2021

By hosting two contenders to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor this week, President Emmanuel Macron has shown how anxiously France is eyeing the outcome of Germany's election and its effect on a partnership crucial to Europe's future. https://t.co/9tmi48u4Zp

— The Local Germany (@TheLocalGermany) September 9, 2021

With just three weeks to go until the federal election, Germany's Social Democrats are extending their lead against the conservative CDU/CSU party union whose support has hit a fresh historic low. https://t.co/el2y2AxLdh

— The Local Germany (@TheLocalGermany) September 5, 2021

IWH autumn #forecast 2021: #economic recovery in 🇩🇪 made good progress, but production bottlenecks, high #inflation rates & increasing new #corona infections are clouding #outlook. Ergo: weak final quarter.#GDP2021: +2.2%#GDP2022: +3.6%https://t.co/sRkd1ZiXhl#EconTwitter #GDP pic.twitter.com/s1R7ABENwD

— IWH (@IWH_Halle) September 14, 2021

Almost ready to go! Looking forward to todays #ZEWBookTalk 📖with #ZEW president @AchimWambach in exchange with Philippe Aghion @cdf1530 & his new book “The Power of Creative Destruction: Economic Upheaval & the Wealth of Nations” at 6 pm via livestream 📺 https://t.co/wTXdDK9QA3

— ZEW_en (@zew_en) September 14, 2021

If Germany wants to compete against autocracies like China, its new government must work harder to bolster the German model, argues GPPi's @thorstenbenner in @IPQuarterly.

Why the new 🇩🇪 chancellor should take systemic competition much more seriously: https://t.co/19mykQxZO3

— GPPi (@GPPi) September 14, 2021

In 20 days there will be federal elections in Germany. 🇩🇪 However, an analysis of the campaign promises by our @iw_koeln director @michael_huether shows a wide gap between political desire and reality. Financing of €263 billion until 2025 remains open.https://t.co/hhq43Hy6M8

— IW Brussels (@iw_institute) September 6, 2021

German industry calls for greater speed of #energytransition

For industry, 2030 is “already tomorrow”, @Der_BDI pres Russwurm said

“If you continue at speed of past 10 yrs, the energy transition will fail – and not because industry doesn't want to”https://t.co/SLzOEkGP8t pic.twitter.com/E38BiWboDy

— Clean Energy Wire (@cleanenergywire) August 31, 2021

In order to reach global #ClimateGoals, it is necessary that developed countries support developing countries financially. In the new Weekly Report, H. Lüpke, C. Aebischer and @KarstenNeuhoff propose measures to increase the efficiency of this support:https://t.co/DewCYt20P2 pic.twitter.com/IGXg91bqfh

— DIW Berlin (@DIW_Berlin_en) August 13, 2021

Does broadband infrastructure boost employment? Find out in today's featured article by Oliver Falck from @ifo_Institut https://t.co/VRj1AUTWL2 #employment #labormarkets

— IZA World of Labor (@IZAWorldofLabor) September 7, 2021

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— Kiel Institute (IfW Kiel) (@kielinstitute) September 4, 2021

Thus far, #ForeignPolicy barely figured in #BTW21 debates. Yet, the debacle in Afghanistan has shown that there needs to be a grave rethinking of public life if #Germany wants to become a truly autonomous power, says our director @Cluverc in @TheEconomist. https://t.co/JPqcModVX4

— DGAP (@dgapev) September 15, 2021

“#Kosovo has shown to be the country that strongly rejected the influence of #Russia & #China, including their #vaccine diplomacy,” points out President @VjosaOsmaniPRKS at our event. “Kosovo’s future lies in the #EU. We have never looked elsewhere, we will never look elsewhere.” pic.twitter.com/usEc3s8yaT

— DGAP (@dgapev) September 15, 2021

The German foreign policy is explicitly values-based, but what happens when democracy, the rule of law and human rights collide with the logic of trade and business?https://t.co/MtYbjJK6jo

— DW News (@dwnews) September 14, 2021

Now that the Merkel era is coming to an end, 52% of Germans believe their country's golden age is a thing of the past, a new survey found: https://t.co/Q6c6EO336Q pic.twitter.com/mLhshxJsSh

— DW News (@dwnews) September 14, 2021

Polls done 5 months ahead of elections do not predict the outcomes. Yet, it's fascinating to see the German Greens w/ such a big lead. If German citizens choose them to lead the next 🇩🇪Government, the implications for Europe #GreenDeal #FitFor55 would be massive. https://t.co/EDgRPdMX1t

— Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (@ThPellerin) April 21, 2021

Joint Statement by Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of 🇩🇪, 🇫🇷, 🇮🇹, 🇪🇸 & 🇬🇧 on Israeli Settlements: https://t.co/Wr4gg67VJa pic.twitter.com/gROH3MPuzb

— GermanForeignOffice (@GermanyDiplo) May 6, 2021

🇩🇪 ✅ Germany will set a new target of being #climateneutral by 2045, Environment Minister Svenja Schulze and Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday. #ClimateAction #Petersbergerklimadialog #PetersbergDialogue #PCD12https://t.co/okmH9z3wgB

— All about Germany | deutschland.de (@en_germany) May 6, 2021

#OnthisDay in 1818, Karl Marx was born in Germany.

His communist theories are known all over the world, but how do his theories relate to our lives today?#BOTD #KarlMarx #communism #OTDhttps://t.co/OEB8lFHEmq

— All about Germany | deutschland.de (@en_germany) May 5, 2021

The German Bundestag has passed a new law that will see people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer have to abide by curfews, as well as quarantine and contact rules. https://t.co/jCBFOVVrxy

— The Local Germany (@TheLocalGermany) May 6, 2021

German factories see demand rising for a third month https://t.co/k8piaGb1cO

— Bloomberg Technology (@technology) May 6, 2021

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says relations between Turkey and the EU are looking more promising after a period of tensions.https://t.co/O5C5T7utGK

— DW Politics (@dw_politics) May 6, 2021

Germany remains a reliable partner on the side of the people in Afghanistan, the Foreign Minister said. https://t.co/D6mHt9Fdan

— dpa news agency (@dpa_intl) April 29, 2021

Pakistan, Germany discuss Afghan peace, pandemic.
German Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas arrives in Islamabad on brief visit, meet with 🇵🇰 counterpart @SMQureshiPTI @ForeignOfficePk https://t.co/qk5VnVTKXJ pic.twitter.com/4bDCIxcdIB

— Pakistan Embassy Turkey (@PakinTurkey) April 29, 2021

The German foreign minister met with his Pakistani counterpart on Thursday during a brief visit to Islamabad and the duo discussed a wide range of issues including bilateral cooperation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Afghan peace process. https://t.co/J6ti6jpXic

— ANews (@anews) April 29, 2021

Germany's Foreign Minister @HeikoMaas visited Pakistan and held talks on enhancing German – Pakistan bilateral cooperation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Afghan peace process. #Germany #Pakistan #EmergingPakistan pic.twitter.com/IGqV4PDVq6

— Emerging Pakistan (@dev9_) May 3, 2021

After the devastating floods, Germans had to face another storm: disinformation and false news about the heavy rainfall were making the rounds, spreading fear and causing panic. pic.twitter.com/PMyaUBdm5T

— DW News (@dwnews) July 23, 2021

They came to Germany as refugees from Syria six years ago. Now, wanting to give back to society, they have traveled from across the country to the flood-affected areas to help locals pick up the pieces. pic.twitter.com/fUIT2r8xxg

— DW News (@dwnews) July 23, 2021

Unlike both Armin Laschet, the CDU/CSU candidate, and Annalena Baerbock, the Greens’ chancellor-candidate, Olaf Scholz has not put a foot wrong during the campaign https://t.co/9vlI8Pnl0W

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) August 29, 2021

Whatever the outcome of the election, Annalena Baerbock is likely to play a role as a minister in the next governing coalition https://t.co/mVgj6d4QKU

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) September 13, 2021

For voters tired of the status quo, Greens hope that Annalena Baerbock’s total lack of governing experience can be turned to her advantage https://t.co/t12Y7G4o1A

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) April 23, 2021

Can Annalena Baerbock—an accomplished trampolinist with plenty of energy and policy nous—bounce the Green Party to power? https://t.co/CVVPlTSXjQ

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) April 23, 2021

Annalena Baerbock combines a strong command of policy detail with a confident communications style wrapped up in a tone of reassuring centrism https://t.co/GjnoWDjf0T

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) April 20, 2021

4/ Either Laschet or Baerbock will likely succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor in September. Recent Europe Desk guest @ConStelz reviews Merkel's legacy in this new, must-read @ForeignAffairs piece. https://t.co/Zsc3prQ8Q1

— 🎙The Europe Desk 🇪🇺 (@theeuropedesk) April 20, 2021

. @ABaerbock wants to help build a European Union that is sovereign and committed to acting in line with its values – including in its relationship with China. https://t.co/sacI9DSjK9 @markhleonard @ProSyn

— ECFR Berlin (@ECFRBerlin) May 1, 2021

The Greens candidate for chancellor, @ABaerbock, would replace Angela Merkel's policy of "Nein, Nein, Nein" with one of proactive engagement, observes @markhleonard of @ecfr. https://t.co/0qhskyyN3A

— Project Syndicate (@ProSyn) April 29, 2021

.@ABaerbock plummeting down German voters' favourability list. Down 11pp within a month. This is not about a padded CV or a late expenses claim; it's a bigger problem of trust for the Greens. pic.twitter.com/s8XIh9ygyb

— Tom Nuttall (@tom_nuttall) June 23, 2021

Both @ABaerbock & @c_lindner criticize the EU-China investment agreement & call for a more assertive stance vis à vis Beijing. Both are likely to be key players in the next German government pic.twitter.com/4ycbjOpynY

— Noah Barkin (@noahbarkin) September 23, 2021

I honestly think Boris #Johnson was and is bad for #Britain. But this is a great speech. Annalena #Baerbock take note. https://t.co/a9gmsKc91H

— Alan Posener (@APosener) September 23, 2021

Young girl in Potsdam asks ⁦@ABaerbock⁩ the big one. “How will you make the world better?” #btw2021 pic.twitter.com/2cbEFa3dfz

— Patrick Donahue (@patrickjdo) September 23, 2021

Annalena Baerbock, the Greens candidate for Germany's federal elections, said she was "shaken" over the death of the clerk.

Baerbock also expressed concern over Germany’s Querdenken movement, a political group opposed to masks and vaccines.https://t.co/8yaSTlDDI7

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) September 24, 2021

“I’m shaken by this terrible murder of a young man who merely asked that existing rules be followed,” @ABaerbock said in a tweet.#Germany #cashier #MaskMandatehttps://t.co/1QY5ADu44U

— Morocco World News (@MoroccoWNews) September 22, 2021