Chances are high that you’ve not heard of Hans-Georg Maassen — unless maybe you are German. However, he got himself in a heap of trouble and caused a government crisis, Germany's DW TV said on the 13th of September 2018. Maassen is the country’s … [Read more...]
June 26, 2018 — Migration Mutiny
In Germany a major political crisis erupted on Thursday June 14, 2018 triggered by Europe’s growing migrant dilemma. The next day the DW website posted an article titled, "CDU denies role for Wolfgang Schäuble as migration policy mediator". In it, … [Read more...]
March 6, 2018 – More Key European Votes
On Sunday March 4, 2018, the Italians held their national election. The day before Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) voted to continue its “grand coalition” with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Germany … [Read more...]
August 15, 2016 – German Elections Indicative
Germany is slated to hold its next federal election in 2017. The voting typically takes place in the month of September but can be held anytime between the end of August and late October. However, some key regional elections are only weeks away; and … [Read more...]
November 3, 2015 – Europe
The October 31, 2015 issue of Germany’s news magazine, Der Spiegel, reads “Germany in a State of Emergency” and in large bold letters, “The Fix.” The spotlight is on Angela Merkel but not at all in a good way. Why? A dark scary mood once more … [Read more...]
