Does Merkel Have a Plan B?

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Does Merkel Have a Plan B?

The German chancellor’s open-door policy toward the refugees is a challenge to her leadership. As public debate gets harsher in Germany, will Angela Merkel opt for a plan B?

By Judy Dempsey

Published on Jan 21, 2016

Source: Deutsche Welle

Speaking on Deutsche Welle’s Quadriga, Judy Dempsey discussed if Angel Merkel can survive one of the biggest test of her career: the refugee crisis. She was joined by Alan Posener, journalist at Die Welt, and Erik Kirschbaum, Germany correspondent at Los Angeles Times.

This broadcast was originally aired on Deutsche Welle.

About the Author

Judy Dempsey

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Judy Dempsey is a nonresident senior fellow at Carnegie Europe

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