To the polls
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German presidential elections may seem insignificant since the president has little power compared to the chancellor, but presidents can affect the success of coalition governments. There are two candidates in 1999, Social Democrat Johannes Rau, and Christian Democrat, Dagmar Schipanski. Rau appears likely to win, though Schipanski has performed well, and her performance could benefit the Christian Democrats in elected in german states scheduled for 1999.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Scores, chores, and goblins
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German politics since 1949 has been characterized by long periods of stability interspersed with brief periods of upheaval. In 1992, Germany appears to be lurching toward political instability, with neither the ruling Christian Democrats nor the opposition Social Democrats exhibiting strong leadership.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Grand coalition? Germany
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Rudolf Scharping was quickly chosen as the new chairman of the Social Democratic Party, after the resignation of Bjorn Engholm. Scharping shares similarities with Chancellor Helmut Kohl, and the two could work together if a bipartisan coalition was formed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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