Germany’s politics of compromise has been compromised

Germany's Politics of Compromise

The German politics of compromise has been compromised, putting pressure on Merz and his ministers to deliver on policy and demonstrate the value of reason-based politics.

According to John Kampfner, a British author and commentator, Germany's post-war democracy was built on coalition negotiations, or Koalitionsverhandlungen, where mainstream parties worked together to form governments and pass measures.

Coalition and negotiations — these were the two words Germany’s postwar democracy was based on...

Author: Germany's politics of compromise has been compromised, and it's up to Merz to restore it.

more

Politico Europe Politico Europe — 2025-10-27

More News