Greens build on growth spurt in Germany

A series of seven state elections in 2011 could turn into a nightmare for Chancellor Angela Merkel and her coalition partner, led by Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle. Opinion polls suggest the elections will reflect a dramatic slump in support for their coalition.

The rise of the Green Party in Germany both regionally and nationally mirrors profound societal changes in the country.

Spiegel Online International, 28.12.10: Merkel Braces for Election Debacles in 2011 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,736816,00.html

Süddeutsche Zeitung, 4.4.11: Hour of the hypocrites (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/582921-hour-hypocrites

ESO: Background information: Germany: The lights go out / Berlin shifts stance on nuclear power http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-the-lights-go-out-berlin-shifts-stance-on-nuclear-power/

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