The End of a Belle Époque: Stability and Risks in Germany’s Elections

... (stability) or an attempt at renewal (risk), primarily for the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Vladislav Belov: Russia–Germany: Crisis of Political Confidence as a Factor in Asymmetrical Relations Although Merkel announced her intention to leave ... ... scandal in the Thuringia state elections in February 2020, she resigned . After a year of hesitation, the place was taken by Armin Laschet—Prime Minister of one of the largest and most developed regions, North Rhine—Westphalia, an experienced politician ...