Angela Merkel in a live talk: Answers to pressing questions in Schwerin!

Angela Merkel in a live talk: Answers to pressing questions in Schwerin!

On July 1st, the state capital Schwerin is expecting a special guest - former Chancellor Angela Merkel, who will appear at the live talk “RND on Site” in the beautiful courtyard of Schwerin Castle from 6 p.m. The event is already sold out and attracts numerous interested parties who are eager to ask their questions about pressing issues such as migration, relations with Russia, the USA under Trump and German infrastructure. The moderation will be taken over by Eva Quadbeck, editor-in-chief of the RND, and Kristina Dunz, deputy head of the capital office, who will discuss with Merkel the issues that concern our country and the world. The talk is a joint project of the editorial network Germany and the Ostsee-Zeitung and has already hosted prominent guests such as Olaf Scholz, Annalena Baerbock and Friedrich Merz, as RND reported.

But what makes Angela Merkel's foreign policy so special in retrospect? During her term in office, she shaped transatlantic relations and always advocated for reliable exchange between Germany and the USA, as the Berliner Zeitung explains. Their goal was to preserve liberal international structures and strengthen the partnership with Washington. After the Iraq War, Merkel managed to revitalize the relationship with the USA under the government of Gerhard Schröder and emphasized a common basis of values.

A look at the challenges

The world is in constant change. During her chancellorship, Merkel faced numerous global challenges that required bold political decisions. As can be seen from BPB, international politics during Merkel's term in office was characterized not only by the challenges of terrorism, but also by increasingly complex geopolitical tensions. The questions about resources and security policy considerations became more and more pressing. Merkel acted diplomatically and sought exchange in order to deal with the various global challenges.

In particular, relations with Russia and energy dependencies were key points. Merkel was aware of the difficulties in German-American cooperation, but always sought a balance between national interests and responsibility in the international community. However, the situation surrounding the Baltic Sea pipeline and the geopolitical tensions with Poland cast a shadow on cooperation in these sensitive areas.

A legacy of stability

Even if the challenges in world politics continue to develop, Merkel's course can be seen as stabilizing. Under her leadership, confidence in German foreign policy grew, and many viewed her as an important ally of the United States in Europe. Even in 2021, 63 percent of Americans trusted their foreign policy actions. This development shows how important transatlantic relations are for stability in Europe and beyond.

The live talk in Schwerin will certainly provide insights into the mindset of one of the most influential politicians of our time. The questions that arise there are likely to provide answers to the most pressing issues of the present and guide viewers into thinking about the future. It will be exciting to see how Angela Merkel presents her view of the issues at hand and what thoughts she gives us for the challenges of the coming years.