Under Angela Merkel (2005–present), the German government consistently consisted of her Christian Democratic Union paired most often with the Social Democrats, forming a centrist coalition structure that dominated German politics for 20 years.

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Adam Tooze

Evidence Quote

Germany under Angela Merkel had had a series of of governments that basically always consisted of her Christian Democratic party this is going back to 2005

Source

Germany’s Political Collapse | Ones and Tooze Ep. 166 | An FP PodcastForeign Policy
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:00:36 AM

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