Sibylline Podcast – Germany - Merkel Withdrawal Adds to Moderate Political Uncertainty

Following Chancellor Angela Merkel’s 29 October announcement that she will not stand for re-election as CDU party leader in the upcoming vote, we look at her most likely successors and analyse the long-term impacts on the political and economic situation in Germany and the European Union. Key points include: Analysis of the upcoming CDU leadership election Drivers of the main political dynamics in Germany Viability of the Merkel cabinet in 2019 and beyond Implications for EU economic stability and migration cooperation We hope you enjoy the podcast and welcome questions and feedback. Please get in touch at [email protected]