The future of European integration: A new government for Germany – and Europe

The German elections have taken place amid a time of political uncertainty and a subsequent fallout facing several key members of the EU. The European elections season of 2016 and 2017 has been hotly contested, featuring a widespread injection of nationalistic themes into ongoing political debate.

In Germany, Angela Merkel may have won a fourth term as chancellor, but she is facing a tough road ahead. Although the German election is unlikely to trigger a crisis for the EU, the parties in the next ruling coalition will take part in shaping Europe’s future. The suggested reforms of the European Union by the French President, Emmanuel Macron, is one important example of what may be affected by the outcome of the coalition negotiations between the Social Democratic Party SPD and the Christian Democratic Union CDU. The reform ideas of Macron might see the light of day if the SPD is going to be a part of Merkel’s coalition.

Speaker: Michael Kaeding

Chair: Pernille Rieker