“Over the course of several months, Germany’s Leopard 2 tanks have long been requested by Ukraine to help in their fight against Russia, and only recently did Chancellor Olaf Scholz agree to this request. While Ukraine will finally be getting the tanks it needs for a counteroffensive, it is important to recognize the events that led up to Germany ultimately changing its mind, and the significance of the country doing so.”
Read More“As the polls closed, Germans awaited what may be their most monumental election in the post-WWII era. Now, the SPD and the CDU seek the support of smaller parties, striving to form a coalition. This zero-sum game will not only revolutionize Germany’s political landscape but also the country’s role as a burgeoning world power amidst a declining Pax Americana.”
Read More“Alaows explains how, after arriving in Germany, he was stuffed into a gym with 60 other people, prohibited from working, and not given German language lessons. While he organized protests against these shocking conditions, he ultimately realized that the main issue was that migrants like him did not have a voice representing or advocating for them in the German Parliament. This is what he aims to change in his political run. Alaows is running as a part of the Green Party, which he joined a year ago. The Green Party focuses on human rights and social justice issues along with environmental concerns and Alaows has found a comfortable position amidst their ranks.”
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