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Biden & Putin will continue Ukraine talks; Germany’s new chancellor
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Biden & Putin will continue Ukraine talks; Germany’s new chancellor

What came out of the video conference between Presidents Biden and Putin? Is Germany's new chancellor Olaf Scholz going to fill the power vacuum in Europe? Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, shares his perspective from Europe:

Enter Olaf — can he keep Germany’s traffic light blinking?
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Enter Olaf — can he keep Germany’s traffic light blinking?

The pragmatic, robotic, determined leader of the German social democrats now holds the reins of Europe’s largest economy. But he leads a tricky three-way coalition government, and faces a few immediate and longer-term challenges.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel waves goodbye at the defence ministry during the Grand Tattoo (Grosser Zapfenstreich), a ceremonial send-off for her in Berlin, Germany December 2, 2021.
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What We're Watching: Angela out, omicron in

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 outcome begins new era of three-party cooperation
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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.

Percentage of votes won by Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD parties in national elections (1953-2021)
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The Graphic Truth: Germany's fading establishment parties

After Merkel, who leads Europe?
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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.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks with Finance Minister Olaf Scholz at the weekly cabinet meeting in Berlin, Germany June 9, 2021.
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OK, Germany, time to choose

Germany's moment of decision has arrived. Elections on Sunday will elevate a new German political star and move the remarkable Merkel off stage after 16 momentous years.

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.