1. Assessing China and Russia’s Influence on the German Parliamentary Elections
- Author:
- Didi Kirsten Tatlow and András Rácz
- Publication Date:
- 08-2021
- Content Type:
- Commentary and Analysis
- Institution:
- German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)
- Abstract:
- China and Russia want to maintain Germany’s political status quo: Centrist, at times mercantilist policies, have often worked in their favor. Now, with the Green Party ascendant and public opinion shifting, neither Russia nor China can be sure that classic "centrism” will emerge after September. Russia and China will increase their influence and interference efforts in the run-up to the election and beyond, using informational, political, and cyber tactics, and economic and political networks.
- Topic:
- Economics, Politics, Public Opinion, and Elections
- Political Geography:
- Russia, China, Eurasia, and Asia