Berlin’s ability and willingness to lead Europe cannot be taken for granted. Any new coalition will first have to overcome major internal differences on climate, foreign policy, and defense before tackling the EU’s future direction.
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Judy Dempsey: Can Germany provide leadership to Europe?
The German flag flys outside the Reichstag, the building which houses the Bundestag (the German lower house of parliament) on Feb. 24, 2021 in Berlin.
