Costly Neglect: The German Political Scene Grapples with Afghanistan
Costly Neglect: The German Political Scene Grapples with Afghanistan

Author(s): Lidia Gibadło
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Afghanistan; Germany; political scene; costly neglect; CDU;
Summary/Abstract: An incorrect assessment of the situation in Afghanistan and the delayed evacuation of Germanpersonnel and their associates have contributed to the decline in CDU/CSU ratings. The ChristianDemocrats’ standing is also made more difficult by the prospect of restarting the debate onmigration policy, which is still controversial within the party. Criticism of the government’sactions by the opposition during the campaign and the low popularity of Armin Laschet, theleader of the Christian Democrats, may jeopardise the party’s victory in the Bundestag electionsin September.

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