The Government Gains: The German Political Scene during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Government Gains: The German Political Scene during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author(s): Lidia Gibadło
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Welfare systems, Politics and society, Health and medicine and law
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Germany; COVID-19 pandemic; German political scene during pandemic; German response to pandemic; growing public support for Angela Merkel;
Summary/Abstract: The actions taken by the German government in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic have resulted in growing public support. It has been strengthened by the image of Angela Merkel as a leader experienced in combating previous crises, as well as support from the opposition. A stable political situation in Germany is important from the perspective of the forthcoming German presidency of the EU Council, which will focus on organising medical assistance for the Member States most affected by the pandemic and creating a plan for the economic recovery of the EU.

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