The hottest Coalitions Substack posts right now

The German government, known as the traffic light coalition, fell apart when Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister. This left the coalition partners, the SPD and the Greens, struggling to move forward.
The coalition had ambitious plans but ran out of money due to legal issues with their budget strategy. This led to rising energy prices and a loss of public support.
Upcoming elections could change the political landscape, with the CDU likely to gain power. However, they face challenges in forming a stable government due to their refusal to work with the AfD.

Trump's new approach, called Neo-Fusionism, mixes both national populism and libertarian ideas. This means he supports average people's values while also favoring some libertarian policies.
There's a conflict between wanting a strong government to push Trump's agenda and the libertarian wish to reduce government power. This creates challenges in balancing these different beliefs.
Understanding the different thinkers, like Rothbard and Francis, helps to explain the complexities and contradictions in Trump's coalition and overall politics.

Change may not interest you, but it is interested in you.
Distributional coalitions may arise due to both structural and psychological factors.
Power dynamics play a significant role in the formation and influence of distributional coalitions.

Alternative für Deutschland is gaining significant support in East Germany, close to 40% in some states.
A right-leaning CDU faction plans to break away and form a new party that will cooperate with AfD.
This split could change the political landscape in Germany, with potential impact on the traditional parties.

The author discusses Sam Moyn's thoughts on modern manifestations of liberal patriotism.
Moyn expresses qualms about support for Ukraine's efforts to fight off Russian aggression.
The author suggests indulging in anti-fascism as a continuation of the Jacobin tradition.

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Proportional representation often fails to offer voters choices that match their preferences.
Some countries with proportional representation struggle with limited party options and fragmented political landscapes.
Strong political parties are crucial for a healthy democracy, but exploring voting systems that allow more diversity could be beneficial.