From “Less Europe” to a “Little Europe:” Why AfD’s Success Could Change German Policy
From “Less Europe” to a “Little Europe:” Why AfD’s Success Could Change German Policy
Author(s): Joanna Gniadek
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Germany; domestic policy; political parties; refugees
Summary/Abstract: A political beneficiary of the recent European crisis is opposition party Alternative for Germany. Its sharp criticism of Chancellor Angela Merkel and its open Euroscepticism has brought it increasing popularity amongst voters, reaching now 12% or so. If AFD continues to strengthen, the German parties of the ruling coalition may revise their European policy to push forward a project of integration at different speeds. This scenario would seriously weaken the position of Poland in the EU.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2016
- Language: English
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