The book offers a detailed exploration of Germany's evolution post-World War II, highlighting its rise as a significant economic and political force. It provides insights into the nation's current institutions, key figures, and the challenges it faces today. This updated edition serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding contemporary Germany's complexities and dynamics.
Power and Politics in Germany after the 2017 Bundestag Election
The 2017 Bundestag election marked a pivotal moment for Germany amidst global political turmoil. While Angela Merkel secured her fourth term, underlying tensions surfaced, highlighted by the rise of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) as the main opposition. The book explores the dynamics of the election, including the decline of the Social Democrats, factionalism within the Christian Democratic Union, and the overall impact on German politics. It examines key figures, the electorate's structure, media influence, and coalition negotiations that shaped the outcome.
"Chancellor Angela Merkel has dominated German and European politics for almost a decade. Her stellar reputation, sound political and economic management, and popularity inside of Germany resulted in one of the most decisive electoral victories for her conservative parties in postwar Germany--the country can rightfully be deemed the Merkel Republic. Bringing together German politics experts from both sides of the Atlantic, this volume addresses the campaign, results, and consequences of the 2013 Bundestag election. Chapters delve into a diverse array of themes, including immigrant-origin and women candidates, the fate of the small parties, and the prospects for the SPD, the new coalition partner, as well as more general structural trends like the Europeanization and cosmopolitanization of German politics"--Provided by publisher.
This edited volume, which brings together the leading experts in German politics from around the US and Germany, combines rich descriptive data with insightful analyses regarding one of the most dramatic and important election years in postwar Germany. A variety of more specialized issues and perspectives is addressed, including the transatlantic relationship, EU policy, voting behavior and far Right parties. This book will be essential reading for students of German, European and comparative politics.