european leadership

German election outcome begins new era of three-party cooperation

German election outcome begins new era of three-party cooperation

What about the outcome of the German election? Is this the beginning of a new era in the politics of Germany? Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, shares his perspective from Europe.

Looking ahead to a post-Merkel Europe

Looking ahead to a post-Merkel Europe

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Thought I'd talk a little bit about Germany and Europe. We just had elections in Germany. In Germany, what we're seeing is strong support for centrism. This is a government that will be weaker because the leadership will be weaker. And because whether or not it's Olaf Scholz or Armin Laschet, and we won't know that for several weeks as the coalition building occurs, even though Scholz is most likely, either one of them with a three-party coalition will be much weaker on the European and the global stage than Merkel has been.

After Merkel, who leads Europe?

After Merkel, who leads Europe?

Who's going to be the leading voice politician in Europe after Angela Merkel leaves? What did Boris Johnson achieve during his visit to the United States? Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, shares his perspective from Europe.