Germany's Politics of Compromise
The German politics of compromise has been compromised, putting pressure on leaders to deliver on policy and demonstrate the effectiveness of reasonable politics.
According to John Kampfner, a British author and commentator, the country's post-war democracy was built on coalition negotiations, where mainstream parties would come together to form governments and make decisions.
- Coalition and negotiations were the foundation of Germany's democracy.
- No single group or individual could hold absolute power.
- Decision-making involved committees, cabinet meetings, and 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.
John Kampfner's latest book, "In Search of Berlin", is published by Atlantic, and he is a regular columnist for POLITICO.
Author's summary: Germany's politics of compromise is under pressure to deliver.
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