The End of a Belle Époque: Stability and Risks in Germany’s Elections

... scandal in the Thuringia state elections in February 2020, she resigned . After a year of hesitation, the place was taken by Armin Laschet—Prime Minister of one of the largest and most developed regions, North Rhine—Westphalia, an experienced politician ... ... Germany: Perceptions and Motives It turns out that the CDU needs a coalition of three parties. The centrist Free Democratic Party (FDP) claims 10–11% of the vote and could either balance the Greens, or boost the coalition with the CDU/CSU and the SPD to the ...