September 21, 2021 — Ariane Reimers (ARD / MERICS) and Noah Barkin (German Marshall Fund of the United States / Rhodium Group) talk about the upcoming German elections and its potential consequences for Europe's China policy with Asia Society Switzerland's Executive Director Nico Luchsinger. The elections mark the end of an era as Angela Merkel steps down as chancellor after 16 years in power. A continuation of the “Grand Coalition” of CDU/CSU and SPD also seems unlikely, though how exactly the new government will look very much remains an open question. But whichever coalition takes over, Germany’s stance towards China is likely to shift – and possibly with it, Europe’s attitude to China as well. (58 min., 20 sec.)