Germany

German war hawks beat the drum for war on Russia

January 1, 2022 By Victor Grossman And John Wojcik

They cite Russian troops inside Russia but ignore U.S., German, and U.K. maneuvers all along Russia’s borders.

German Left Party election loss lessons: ‘Focus on social justice and peace’

November 16, 2021 By Jamshid Ahmadi

Die Linke (Left Party) MP Sevim Dagdelen discusses the lessons learned from the disastrous results the party scored in the German federal elections in September. Her message: Get back to the basics.

Left disappointed: Die Linke disaster barely averted in German elections

October 1, 2021 By Victor Grossman

On many economic issues, and especially on war and peace, the delegates of The Left fought valiantly in the Bundestag. But they were far too rarely visible in struggles in the streets.

Germans choose center-left over center-right by big margin

September 27, 2021 By John Wojcik

Ruling conservatives, outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party receives the lowest vote in its 70-year history.

Will the Left advance with a Social Dem win in Germany?

September 21, 2021 By Victor Grossman

Desperate Christian Democratss mount a red baiting campaign in attempt to hold chancellorship as Merkel exits.