election 2025

Friedrich Merz and the viper

Was it clever for the CDU leader to ignore the AfD?

Apr 6 •

Germany’s election system is a scandal

Two million Germans won’t be represented in the new Bundestag by the candidate who won their local race.

Mar 27 •

The word that broke the Brandmauer

And lifting the tax burden on the middle classes

Mar 23 •

What is the point of the CDU?

Germany's centre-right party has strayed from its ideals

Mar 20 •

Trump to the rescue!

Merz is using the US president as an excuse for breaking election promises - and it's working.

Mar 5 •

Using data to pick the next German government

An attempt to find the 'best' German government.

Feb 27 •

My thoughts on Sunday's German election

What does the CDU's 'victory' mean?

Feb 24 •

Feb 22 •

Two days to go!

Feb 21 •

Three days to go!

Turkish AfD fans + education policies + latest polling

Feb 20 •

Four days to go!

Is it time to lift the debt brake?

Feb 19 •

The viral video that CHANGES EVERYTHING!!

5 days to go...

Feb 18 •

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