Current problems of Europe

A crucial year 2017: Political parties and elections in Germany

Любин В.П.

Ljubin V.P. – leading researcher, INION RAS, Doctor of Historical sciences (Sc.D. in History).

Abstract

The article explores the peculiarities of the socio-economic situation in Germany, the positions of the parties and the outcome of the elections to the regional parliaments (Landtagswahlen) held in 2017. The author sheds some light on the confusing situation after the Bundestag elections of 24 September, when the country found itself without a new government.

Keywords

Germany, socio-economic situation, German parties, elections, 2017, Merkel.

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