When Will Germany Be Back?
The day after the federal snap election, we will explore the European consequences of the vote against the backdrop of Germany’s economic challenges.
In November 2024, a coalition government collapsed when Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, highlighting Germany’s ongoing struggle to balance its political ambitions, renewed security priorities, and stringent budget rules.
For the first time in decades, the European Union faces a dual leadership vacuum in Germany and France—two pivotal member states in EU politics.
Meanwhile, geopolitical and economic challenges continue to escalate: the war in Ukraine demands unwavering commitment from the EU's leading states and institutions, and Donald Trump’s return to power introduces uncertainty to global economic and multilateral governance.
Join us as we debrief the European implications of the German federal elections with Wolfgang Munchau and Diana Pieper.
Speakers:
- Wolfgang Munchau is one of the foremost commentators on EU economic and political affairs. He is the director of Eurointelligence and the author of the recent book Kaput: The End of the German Miracle.
- Diana Pieper is a Berlin-based journalist with Die Welt and an IEP@BU Media Fellow.
- Stefano Feltri, IEP@BU communication advisor, will moderate the conversation.
This event is part of a series designed to allow IEP@BU media fellows to engage with leading European experts and scholars to discuss critical policy issues at the EU level.
IEP@BU does not express opinions of its own. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. Any errors or omissions are the responsibility of the authors.
