Quentin Peel- Merkel's Pyrrhic Victory: What Will it Mean for Europe? - 26 November 2013
Channel: IIEA
Date: 2013-11-27

About the Speech:
 
Following federal elections in Germany on 22 September 2013, coalition negotiations are underway between the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD). Angela Merkel will remain as Chancellor, following a strong showing by her party, which received 41.5% of the vote. In his address to the IIEA, Quentin Peel analysed the election results and considered the compromise policy programme emerging from the coalition negotiations. In the process he addressed a range of questions, including: 'if Merkel won, then who lost?' and 'will a German Grand Coalition be good for Europe?'.
 
About the Speaker:
 
Quentin Peel is a renowned journalist, noted for his ability to trace the social, economic and political forces shaping global and European affairs. He is currently Chief Correspondent -- Germany and Associate Editor of the Financial Times, having previously served as its International Affairs Editor, Foreign Editor and European Community Correspondent.