The rise of the far right, global trade and Ukraine’s future: why the German election matters – visual explainer
Trump’s election in November last year has – as promised – sent shockwaves round the world. But next week’s German election could be almost as momentous
A key question for Germany, its neighbours and trade partners, is what coalition deal can be done after the election. Germany’s electoral system is meticulously proportional, so it’s very unlikely that any party will be able to govern alone.
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