Federal election in focus: "Could change the EU" - international press comments

Merkur Federal election in focus: "Could change the EU" - international press comments Paula Völkner • 28 minutes • 2 minutes reading time International press review The world is looking forward to the federal election with anticipation. According to the New York Times, the election is a "decisive factor in Europe's response to Trump's new world order". Berlin - It is not only in Germany that people are looking forward to election day and the result of the federal election with anticipation. Internationally, the election is also considered to be of great importance. "The German elections could change the EU," writes Time Magazine about the federal election on February 23. "This election will be a decisive moment for Europe's largest economy, the political and economic anchor of the European Union." USA and Europe are looking forward to the result of the federal election The text says of the AfD's rise to power with regard to the EU: "A Europe of 'fatherlands', as proposed by the AfD, would turn back the clock and give up parts of the EU's political integration." The world also seems to be looking at the federal election with concern. The BBC also writes that there is a lot at stake with Sunday's election - the USA and Europe are watching the federal election closely. Federal election in international focus: "This is a turning point" "This is a turning point, as Germany has to make big decisions both on the world stage and at home," writes the British broadcaster. The New York Times also looks at the international significance of the election in Germany. "The way Germans vote will now be a decisive factor in Europe's response to Trump's new world order - with far-reaching effects beyond their national borders," says a text in the Times on the federal election. The next federal government faces major challenges both nationally and internationally. These include the climate crisis, economic, energy and migration policy, care and social security. But the focus will also be on foreign and security policy. Result of the federal election: The next government faces major challenges The start of the Ukraine war three years ago was followed a few days ago by a second security policy earthquake for the Europeans: the signs between Washington and Moscow are now pointing towards rapprochement under the new US President Donald Trump. In general, since US Vice President J.D. Vance's announcement at the Munich Security Conference, the question of how resilient the relationship with the USA still is has been raised. A convincing answer to Trump's about-face has yet to be found in Berlin. The Wall Street Journal also points this out in an article. The federal election on Sunday will determine "how Europe responds to its growing economic challenges and increasing geopolitical isolation."