As Germany adjusts to a new governing coalition of Christian Democrats and Social Democrats, the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz has already begun to leave a mark. The first 150 days have brought both opportunities and challenges — shaping Germany’s role in Europe, its transatlantic relationship, and its response to global economic and security pressures.
In this conversation, award-winning journalist Vladimir Balzer will reflect on the early trajectory of the Merz government, what it signals for Germany’s domestic and foreign policy priorities, and how these developments resonate across the Atlantic.
This event is organized in collaboration with the American Council on Germany.
