What is the Liberal Agenda of the "Traffic Light" Coalition? Franco-German Perspectives
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The end of Angela Merkel's term of office marks the beginning of a new political era in Germany. Known for its stability and the longevity of its leaders, German politics will now be dominated by three parties in a so-called "Traffic Light" coalition comprising the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and the Liberal Democratic Party (FDP).
Welcoming remarks
- Jeanette Süß, European Affairs Manager at the FNF Brussels office
Speakers
- Sandra Weeser, Member of the Bundestag (FDP), Chair of the Committee on Construction, Housing, Urban Policy and Municipalities, member of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly.
- Christophe Arend, LREM deputy for the 6th constituency of Moselle, president of the France-Germany friendship group, member of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly.
Moderation
- Paul Maurice, Research Fellow, Study Committee on Franco-German Relations (Cerfa), Ifri
Conclusion
- Eric-André Martin, Secretary General of the Study Committee on Franco-German Relations (Cerfa), Ifri
Videoconference co-organized by the Cerfa at Ifri and the European Dialogue Office of the Friedrich-Naumann Foundation for Freedom.
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