Germany: Life After Merkel - The Agenda with Stephen Cole (Full episode)
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Since the outcome of the German Election, clouds of uncertainty continue hovering over the country. Until a coalition is formed, Europe’s economic powerhouse will remain distracted from important global issues by its own internal political ambiguity.
What is crystal clear, though, is that the next Chancellor will have big shoes to fill, following Angela Merkel, who – during her 16 years in office – became one of the defining figures of global politics.
So, in this week’s special programme, we examine the aftermath of the election and ask what a new administration will mean for Germany’s place on the world stage.
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