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What do the results of the German parliamentary elections mean for Europe? Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute, Martin Vokálek, commented for Euractiv.

The winner of the German parliamentary elections and future chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is raising great expectations in the country. Deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute Viktor Daněk examined the positions of the leader of the conservative CDU/CSU coalition and his strengths.

The European Union faces the challenge of how to respond to the new US administration's actions on the war in Ukraine and how to secure its place in the peace negotiations. At the same time, the future direction of the EU27 after the German parliamentary elections is being addressed. These topics are discussed in a new episode of the Europe Up Close podcast by Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.

The elections in Germany have once again stirred up the political scene. So far, it looks like a coalition of Christian Democrats and Social Democrats. However, the winner of the elections is said to be the AfD (Alternative for Germany), which, although it came second, has doubled its result since the last elections. What is behind its success and what does it mean for Germany? Tereza Novotná, a political scientist from the EUROPEUM Institute, comments for Czech Radio Plus.

The frontrunner to win the German elections, Friedrich Merz, proposes a return to comprehensive border controls. However, some European politicians believe that this measure could lead to the gradual collapse of the entire Schengen area. Experts say the outcome of this weekend's federal elections will affect the entire European Union. Martin Vokálek, the executive director of the EUROPEUM Institute commented for TN Live.

Germany today faces similar existential geopolitical challenges. Vladimir Putin has launched the first interstate war in Europe and frequently threatens nuclear conflict with the West. The return of Russian imperialism on a grand scale in 2022 has prompted a radical reorientation of German foreign policy. Research associate at EUROPEUM Institute Hugo Blewett-Mundy commented for EUobserver.

The heated election campaign in Germany brought about the breaking of two taboos: the consideration of permanent border controls and the CDU/CSU cooperation with the AfD. Experts interviewed expect emotions to cool down after the elections, but warn of a "flagrant" violation of European law and the disintegration of the Schengen system. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Deník N.

Emmanuel Macron said that Europe must protect its sovereignty in the context of Donald Trump's return to the White House and his first steps in office. Olaf Scholz, for his part, said that Europe must remain strong. How will the new US President, and the changes of government in Germany and France, affect their alliance? Martin Vokálek, Executive Director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for ČRo Plus.

In recent days, Germany's ruling trio coalition has been trying to find a way out of the crisis caused by disagreements over the way forward in the economic recovery. It finally broke up with the departure of the Free Democratic Party. How will the attack on the markets in Magdeburg affect the elections? Tereza Novotná, Associate Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Radio Prostor.

The government has fallen in France, early elections are coming in Germany. Europe's two strongest economies are in political crisis. Tereza Novotná, Associate Research Fellow at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Radio Prostor.

Germany wants to introduce checks at all its land borders for six months from September 16. The federal government wants to reduce illegal migration and increase security in the country. Germany will be able to refuse refugees at its borders. Austria has already announced that it will not accept any rejected migrants at its borders. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of EUROPEUM Institute, commented for the main evening news broadcast on TV Nova.

Klára Votavová, our research fellow, was interviewed by Slovak RTVS about the future of the European Union and Germany.