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“ Merkel acted as mediator when there have been a lot of centrifugal forces weakening Europe. It’s less clear how the next chancellor will position himself or herself and Germany.”
“ Merkel herself was important in keeping the E.U. together, she kept in mind the interests of so many in Europe, especially Central Europe but also Italy, so that everyone could be kept on board.”
“ Once the Greek debt crisis had abated, the AfD was largely off the radar, its main argument having vanished. But then came the migrant crisis, breathing new life into the movement.”
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“ I think that perhaps people were wondering: Is [Armin Laschet] the crisis manager that he claims to be in the style of Merkel?”
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“ The world outside of Germany does not exist in this election.”
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September 16, 2021