‘Radical solutions’: what Angela Merkel’s departure means for the EU

Survey suggests Europeans want German chancellor’s replacement to ditch consensus-building approach

German Chancellor Angela Merkel
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Europeans are hoping that Germany will abandon “Merkelism” and adopt a more radical approach to solving the EU’s problems after of the country’s next chancellor is appointed later this month, according to a new study.

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