Germany used to be an anchor of international stability. But that’s changing. The political chaos surrounding Angela Merkel’s attempts to create a new government serve as a warning that the country is not immune to factors that are destabilizing other European countries.
This article has also been published in German.
Henrik Müller is a professor of economic policy journalism at TU Dortmund University.
Merkel probably should have consulted the low income working class Germans who were most affected (mainly in competing for jobs, homes and social services) when she allowed more than 1 million refugees into Germany. Politicians rarely consult the people most affected by an influx of refugees.
This is so true, Stuart. Thanks for pointing this out!