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FOMC Highlights Big Week
The days ahead are historic. By all reckoning, Merkel will be German Chancellor for a fourth consecutive term. Many observers expect the election to usher in a new era of German-French coordination to continue the European project post-Brexit and in the aftermath of the Great Financial Crisis. A reanimated European project is also informed by a sense that America may be a less reliable partner, and a strong Europe is needed to secure the gains of multilateral institutions and the rule of law. Although Kohl also served four terms as Chancellor, and oversaw the reunification of Germany, Merkel plays a critical role in ... (full story)