Twilight of the Merkel Era

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The 2017 Bundestag election marked a pivotal moment for Germany amidst global political turmoil. While Angela Merkel secured her fourth term, underlying tensions surfaced, highlighted by the rise of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) as the main opposition. The book explores the dynamics of the election, including the decline of the Social Democrats, factionalism within the Christian Democratic Union, and the overall impact on German politics. It examines key figures, the electorate's structure, media influence, and coalition negotiations that shaped the outcome.