Focus Europe: All you need to know five weeks ahead of the EU parliamentary election
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EU-policy experts Marion Mühlberger and Ursula Walther discuss with Chief Economist for Germany Robin Winkler what EU elections mean for policy priorities and the EU economy in the next 5-year legislative term. With less than five weeks to go until election day, the hot phase of
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The upcoming German state elections this September are poised to significantly shape the political and economic landscape, potentially delivering both risks and opportunities for the euro. The commentary highlights that while these elections may not directly affect the broader economic outlook, they could critically influence the Merz government's reform agenda and its timing, as emphasized in the note from ing [source]. The elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Berlin represent political stakes that could alter federal policymaking, especially given the rising influence of the AfD party. Observations include that in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD's approval ratings now exceed 42%, indicating a precarious position for the CDU and a possible shift in coalition dynamics, thereby increasing the stakes for Merz's policies and his ability to maintain a unified front as coalition politics come under pressure from rising populism.