21
Nov
2016
media Ifri in the Media
Barbara KUNZ, interviewed by Sabine Syfuss-Arnaud, Challenges

A fourth term would also make Merkel longest governing chancellor in Germany

In view of the Brexit and Donald Trump, Angela Merkel announced her candidacy for a 4th mandate to the Chancellery Sunday November 20th. What are her chances? What support can be expected from the German population and parties? Would she be a bulwark against the right-wing populist AfD?

Political scientist Barbara Kunz reacts to the announcement of Angela Merkel.

Read the article in French in Challenges.

 

Keywords
Angela Merkel German political parties German elections 2017 Germany