The state of Hesse in western Germany produces another very bad result for the major parties, although the state government looks to have narrowly hung on.
Category: Germany
Big shifts in Bavaria?
Bavaria's centre-right government loses its majority in an election that shows big changes in party support. There may be wider lessons for Germany and the world.
Understanding Germany’s racial challenge
Is Germany a prisoner of its history when it comes to racialised conflict?
Germany and the doomsday scenario
The European far right is a powerful ally for Donald Trump, but it is not on the point of taking power.
Twilight of the Merkel?
Interesting reading on the Trumpist impact on European politics.
The centre strikes back
Germany can finally get a new government after the Social Democrats vote resoundingly in favor of a coalition with the centre-right.
The trials of social democracy
Centre-left parties in Germany and Italy are putting their futures on the line next week. There's a thriving industry in trying to work out what's gone wrong with social democracy.
No, not Weimar
Germany heads for another grand coalition. It's not a rerun of the 1930s, regardless of what some commentators think.
Czechs swing rightwards
Another election, another bad result for the centre-left. The future direction of Czech politics is uncertain, although public opinion remains basically centrist.
A very quick election roundup
An occasional feature. This week, Czechia, Japan, New Zealand, Germany, Australia and Catalonia.
The World is Not Enough 