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Annett Meiritz

Annett Meiritz

Latest articles by Annett Meiritz

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What Germany learned from its war on coalWhat Germany learned from its war on coal
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Germany’s green revolution is a great idea. In practice, it has been frustrating and difficult.

By Annett Meiritz
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Europe, facing worst refugee crisis since WWII, adopts bold “do basically nothing” planEurope, facing worst refugee crisis since WWII, adopts bold “do basically nothing” plan
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What happens when the interior ministers of every EU country join together to find a solution to a pressing crisis? Not a lot, as it turns out.

By Annett Meiritz and Amanda Taub
World Politics
Why Germany just closed its borders to refugeesWhy Germany just closed its borders to refugees
World Politics

It’s a total 180-degree turn from Angela Merkel’s previous position. But there’s a reason for it.

By Dara Lind and Annett Meiritz
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How Germany became Europe’s moral leader on the refugee crisisHow Germany became Europe’s moral leader on the refugee crisis
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Angela Merkel has decided to take leadership of Europe’s refugee crisis — and is creating a new, more confident Germany. Here’s why.

By Annett Meiritz
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Why Angela Merkel is taking selfies with refugeesWhy Angela Merkel is taking selfies with refugees
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The German chancellor spent an afternoon with refugees. She took selfies. Lots of selfies.

By Annett Meiritz
World Politics
“It was intense”: Sen. Bob Casey on the politics of backing the Iran deal“It was intense”: Sen. Bob Casey on the politics of backing the Iran deal
World Politics

One of the key senators backing the Iran deal explains how he made his decisions — and what it was like to be in such a tough political situation for so long.

By Zack Beauchamp and Annett Meiritz
World Politics
Germany is finally treating the migrant crisis like a moral issueGermany is finally treating the migrant crisis like a moral issue
World Politics

Angela Merkel, usually stoic and reserved, said some surprising things at a Monday press conference.

By Annett Meiritz
Criminal Justice
“Heil Hitler”: Germany’s frightening neo-Nazi riots, explained“Heil Hitler”: Germany’s frightening neo-Nazi riots, explained
Criminal Justice

Xenophobic extremism appears to be on the rise in Germany as the country grapples with the largest influx of refugees it has experienced since World War II.

By Annett Meiritz and Amanda Taub
Syria
What Turkey’s looming election could mean for the fight against ISISWhat Turkey’s looming election could mean for the fight against ISIS
Syria

Turkey’s snap elections could complicate the US-Turkey cooperation in the war on ISIS. Here’s why.

By Annett Meiritz