During the political chaos of 2016, I naively assumed Germany could weather the storm of right-wing populism. With the AfD rising in the polls, I was clearly wrong, but might there still be room for optimism?
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An Unhelpful Comparison
Constant comparison can make it difficult to live in a different country, but when it comes to politics, I find it hard to avoid. Is it ever helpful to compare the politics of Germany with those of the UK, and why might this annoy people from both countries?
A Festival of Difference
Anyone who’s spent time in Germany can tell you, it’s a country of regional difference. With so many differences from state to state, region to region, what holds the German nation together? Could the celebration of these differences hold the key?
Reverse Culture Shock
Reverse culture shock is common among those who have moved to other countries, but does it become more acute when they begin to see how many problems their former home now has?
Fuck Trump, Fuck the Far-Right and Fuck You If You Think It's OK
I think the title says it all.
The Bright Light of Leitkultur
The question of what a country stands for on the global stage preoccupies the global political debate, but can a country truly define it's own culture in only ten points? If it can, what does it mean for everyone else?
German Angst & The Charge of the Brexit Brigade
German angst is a common complaint, with Germans worrying about what the future holds. The UK is pessimistic too, but in comparison are the British too optimistic and how will that impact the beginning of Brexit?
Only When I Laugh: Brexit and the Comedy of Errors
British humour is held in high regard in Germany, but should British politicians be using it as a Brexit strategy?
Germany: Secretly British
No one knows what will happen when Britain leaves the EU. One thing is for certain, we will need a spiritual successor. Is Germany the answer?
Germany and the UK: Weaponising History
Politicians in Germany and the UK use history as a blunt instrument to gain votes and bludgeon their opponents, but are we really susceptible to bad history?
Confusion Politics: Trump, Merkel and the EU
Donald Trump may at first appear to be incoherent, but is this simply a new strategy of intentional confusion?
Germany, I hope you are paying attention
Well, it happened, but can Germany learn from Brexit and Trump's election? For all our sakes I hope so.
Brothers in Alms
Is it better to help or to win? Do politicians really care? A class of German students try and answer these questions.
Who's afraid of the AfD?
There is trouble in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The AfD are on the rise, with parallels on both sides of the Atlantic, but will Germany suffer the same problems?
Brexit: the worst episode of Game of Thrones
Britain is in meltdown, the government are in chaos and xenophobia is on the rise. IS this really worse than dragons?
Translating Stupid
The hangover from the June 23rd referendum continues, we try and assess the personal impact of Brexit