Why Germany’s Political Machinations Matter To The World – OpEd

By Cornelia Meyer*

What unfolded in Germany on Tuesday was realpolitik at its finest. The leadership race in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) was flung wide open when Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (AKK) resigned her position a few weeks ago.

The usual suspects were expected to throw their hats into the ring, including...