Germany After the 2013 Elections
Breaking the Mould of Post-Unification Politics?
Thomas Saalfeld author Gabriele D'Ottavio author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:8th May '15
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The German election of 2013 has important ramifications for the whole of Europe. Germany After the 2013 Elections: Breaking the Mould of Post-Unification Politics? provides a comprehensive analysis of this election and its wider implications for post-unification German politics. International specialists on German and EU politics examine the domestic and international context of the election and reflect on its possible consequences. In the first part of the volume, a number of contributors analyse the policy environment in which the election took place while the second part deals with voters, parties and leaders’ strategies in the run-up to, and the aftermath, of the 2013 election.
’The watershed 2013 German election resulted in record numbers of voters supporting parties failing to enter the Bundestag. This forward-looking collection by scholars from across Europe not only depicts the election’s context and analyzes voters’ choices, it also ponders the Christian and Social Democrats’ future coalition possibilities and assesses the prospects of small parties including the anti-Euro AfD, the Pirates, Greens, Left Party, and FDP. A must-read for all - academics and non-academics alike - interested in the future direction of German party politics.’ Louise K. Davidson-Schmich, University of Miami, USA ’Given Germany’s hegemonic status in Europe it is fitting that such a strong cross-European cast of scholars should offer us this benchmark analysis of the 2013 German Federal election, its background and consequences. This volume is highly recommended for anyone interested in elections, party systems, and party government in Europe’s most significant polity.’ Charles Lees, University of Bath, UK
ISBN: 9781472444394
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 620g
248 pages