- February 24, 2025
- 15:00
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- February 24, 2025
- 16:30
On February 23, 2025, the German people will cast their ballot for a new Bundestag (German Parliament) and indirectly for a new Chancellor. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), the country’s right-wing populist party, could make a major breakthrough in these federal elections, in which Christian Democratic Union (CDU) remains a front-runner. Who will win the elections and how the next government will look like will have long-lasting impacts not only for German society, but also for the country’s foreign policy and its role on the world stage. Germany’s partners are therefore closely analyzing party programs, the concerns of voters, and possible coalition formations. How are the elections and its result perceived abroad? To bring this unique perspective to the table, Aspen Germany’s International Press Roundtable will convene five reknown journalists from around the world, including from Germany, France, the United States, Poland, and Italy. On February 24, 2025 from 3:00 – 4:15 p.m., we will discuss with them the election results, their impact on Germany’s domestic and foreign policy, and what this means for Germany’s partners.
We are happy to welcome:
- Cécile Boutelet, Economics & Business Correspondent, Le Monde
- Tonia Mastrobuoni, Correspondent in Berlin, La Repubblica
- Bartisz Dudek, Journalist und Publicist, Deutsche Welle
- James Angelos, German News Editor, POLITICO Berlin
