Rachael Clugston

Rachael Clugston contributes with sharp political commentary on the German scene.

Shakeup of CDU Saxony, courtesy of AfD

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Can a Petry-led faction distance themselves significantly from the AfD to win over enough CDU voters and politicians? The next 18 months will be a dry run for this possibility, threatening the traditional progressiveness of Leipzig in the process.

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German elections: shadow-boxing in Sachsen

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A story is brewing locally with possible national and international consequences.

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Australia Day? The debate continues

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As the celebrations start Down Under, Rachael Clugston remains torn.

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The perfect storm of direct democracy

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Whilst respect is what people yearn for, ongoing exclusion is going to lead to a rejection of liberal democratic values through sheer frustration.

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