Germany's Politics of Compromise
The German politics of compromise has been compromised, putting the onus on Merz and his ministers to deliver on policy and demonstrate that the painstaking politics of reason is not lost.
According to John Kampfner, a British author and commentator, Germany's postwar democracy was based on coalition negotiations, known as Koalitionsverhandlungen, where mainstream parties would come together to forge deals to run the country.
- Coalition and negotiations were the foundation of Germany's democracy.
- No group or individual would get close to untrammeled power.
- Measures required committees, cabinet meetings, and compromise to gain parliamentary approval.
The onus is on Merz and his ministers not just to deliver on policy but to clearly demonstrate that all isn’t lost for the painstaking politics of reason.
Author: John Kampfner, British author, broadcaster, and commentator, latest book "In Search of Berlin" published by Atlantic.
Author's summary: Germany's politics of compromise is at risk.
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