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Composite of a female UN peacekeeper, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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What is feminist foreign policy?

Alles liebe zum Frauentag! To mark International Women's Day we delve into feminist foreign policy. Which countries have adopted the gender-focused framework that shapes how they interact with other states, and how does the policy play out in practice?

Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) candidate for chancellor Olaf Scholz delivers a statement in Berlin, Germany, November 17, 2021.
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What We're Watching: Germany's next government taking shape

Who's going to run Germany? With coalition negotiations now reportedly in the home stretch, we could know what the next German government looks like as soon as Monday or Tuesday.

German election campaign full of drama and uncertainty
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German election campaign full of drama and uncertainty

What is the outlook for the upcoming German election? Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, shares his perspective from Europe.

Is Germany turning Green?
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Is Germany turning Green?

Germany's Greens have a long history of polling well and then stumbling on election day. This September the outcome may be different thanks to the party's leadership, the Greens' growing political pragmatism, and broader shifts in German politics and society.

Is it the Greens' moment in Europe?
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Is it the Greens' moment in Europe?

Europe has been hit by a green wave in recent years. Green parties in countries as varied as Germany, Belgium, France, Ireland, Finland, and Sweden have made sizable electoral gains, with some now sitting in national governments. What explains the green shift, and where might this trend be headed?