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Snap Elections in Germany and the Fate of Europe (Feb 5)

Snap Elections in Germany and the Fate of Europe (Feb 5), © Tim Reckmann
The American Council on Germany, NYU’s Center for European and Mediterranean Studies, and Deutsches Haus at NYU present “Snap Elections in Germany and the Fate of Europe,” a moderated conversation among Hans Kundnani, Rahsaan Maxwell, Joyce Mushaben, and Steven E. Sokol.
Late last year, Germany’s governing coalition of Social Democrats, Free Democrats, and the Greens – which had been in power under the leadership of Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) since 2021 – collapsed. This led to snap federal elections that are scheduled for February 23. The coalition partners had been increasingly at odds as they navigated complex domestic and international issues. Though the collapse of this three-party alliance did not come as a surprise to many observers it happened at a time of intense political challenges for Germany, the European Union, and the world at large. Given these circumstances, the question of how the German electorate will vote next month and what kind of new government this choice will bring about is of keen importance. The result of the German elections will, however, be hugely influential not only for the future of Europe but for the transatlantic relationship as well, which will also be shaped by the incoming U.S. government. This conversation will shed light on the factors that led to the demise of the coalition government, consider possible outcomes of the upcoming German election, and speculate about the fate of Europe (and beyond).
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 5 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Deutsches Haus at NYU, 42 Washington Mews, New York, NY 10003
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