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The parties of the European Left have still to establish clear positions on the nativist vs internationalist debate that defines contemporary politics.

For the pollsters it's clear: for the first time ever, a majority of Germans are now critical of Angela Merkel.

Far-right parties in European countries are increasing their share of votes and becoming more influential in the decision-making processes.

Neither Russia nor the West expected such a deep – and for now irreparable – crisis in their relations. The West responded to the annexation of Crimea and to Russia’s egregious violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty with economic sanctions. Putin’s abrupt policy moves, aggravated by the sanctions, precipitated Russia’s economic and social decline. But the West has been unable to make …

Germany left behind a federal election on Sept. 22. Approximately 44 million German citizens out of 62 million voters went to the ballot box, and re-elected Chancellor Angela Merkel for the third time. The election was surprising to many as the Christian Democrats gained an unprecedented victory, the Greens and the Left party lost votes, and the Free Democrats failed to win seats in …