Commentaries, Analysis, And Reaction To The Political Crisis In Germany

Andrea Shalal, Reuters: What happens now after collapse of German coalition talks?

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s failure to forge a three-way coalition government has plunged Europe’s largest economy into uncharted waters, raising pressure on the three-term conservative chancellor to maintain stability.

The pro-business Free Democrats (FDP) abruptly pulled out after more than four weeks of negotiations with Merkel’s conservative bloc and the ecologist Greens, citing irreconcilable differences.

The euro recovered from a two-month low on Monday as investors brushed off the broader political risks.

But Germany now faces a prolonged period of political wrangling and uncertainty. The path to a new election would be difficult and involve more than one vote in parliament.

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WNU Editor: It looks like Germany is going to have another election .... Merkel 'prefers new vote' after talks fail (BBC).

Commentaries, Analysis, And Reaction To The Political Crisis In Germany

What next? Germany’s options after coalition talks collapse -- AP
Germany's coalition talks: What are the sticking points? -- Richard Fuchs, DW
What now for Germany after coalition talks fail? -- Christian Walz, DW
Collapse of German coalition talks underlines Merkel's weaknesses -- Philip Oltermann, The Guardian
Germany political crisis: What are the options? -- BBC
Collapse of German coalition talks deals Merkel a blow; new elections likely -- Washington Post
German coalition talks collapse: the press verdict -- DW
German political instability threatens Merkel's leadership -- UPI
Russian expert says political crisis in Germany unlikely to affect European Union -- TASS
German coalition talks collapse is 'bad news for Europe': Dutch minister -- Reuters
Brexit: why German turmoil is cruelly timed for Britain -- Dan Roberts and Jon Henley, The Guardian
UK PM May's spokesman says not aware of Brexit concerns over German political crisis -- Reuters
Macron says not in French interests for German coalition talks to stall -- Reuters
France wants 'strong and stable' Germany, President Macron says -- Reuters
German stocks recoup losses from collapse of coalition talks -- DW
Euro crashes with Angela Merkel’s fourth term as chancellor in doubt -- RT