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Editorial: El País

Alemania, ante su responsabilidad
Feb. 17, 2025

  • The results of the upcoming elections in Germany will have an impact beyond its borders.
  • The US vice president accused Germany of threatening democracy and encouraged the far right.
  • The future of the transatlantic relationship and the outcome of the war in Ukraine are urgent issues that will face the next German Chancellor.
  • Germany's economy has been stagnant for six years and needs a revamp of its economic model.
  • Germany needs to take a new leadership role in Europe.
  • Without a solid Germany, Europe may not survive the advancement of figures like Trump, Putin, and Xi.
  • The success of the next chancellor will be measured in their ability to combat the far right.
  • Reducing the AfD to irrelevance would be a victory for Europe.

Conclusion: The next Chancellor of Germany faces a colossal task in terms of renewing the economy, resisting the far right, and assuming new leadership in Europe. Their success or failure will have a significant impact on the future of the world order.