Germany

Germany had long been on an anti-Western ” Sonderweg,” particularly in its policies towards Russia. It is a history of systemic failures and naivety culminating in recent geopolitical challenges.

Germany’s intelligence chiefs revealed on October 13, 2025, that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Germany, employing sabotage, disinformation, and exploiting domestic extremism to destabilise Europe.

Treasury warns that New Zealand’s aging population will strain finances, mirroring Germany’s past. Despite years of warnings, political inaction persists, risking significant economic implications for future generations.

Friedrich Merz, newly confirmed German chancellor, quickly shifted focus from domestic setbacks to proactive foreign diplomacy, marking a stark departure from traditional chancellorship approaches.

In Germany, Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz’s electoral victory has led to significant political missteps. His concessions to the SPD and Greens undermine his party’s previous fiscal principles, causing voter disillusionment.

Germany’s political and economic decline reflects a culmination of systemic issues, ineffective leadership from Merkel to Scholz, and challenges facing the new coalition under Merz, demanding urgent reform.

Germany faces deep-rooted issues stemming from Merkel’s inertia and Scholz’s mismanagement, leading to economic stagnation and diminished international standing, complicating future governance.

Published in Newsroom.co.nz (Wellington), 4 February 2025 If you believe last week’s hysterical headlines from Germany, you might think the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is about to take power in Europe’s largest economy. The reality is more complicated. Last Wednesday, Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz allowed a parliamentary statement on migration controls […]