Sturm und Drang

September 22, 2005 | This article appeared in the October 10, 2005 edition of The Nation.

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As political parties in Germany dance toward a coalition
following the stalemated elections, the country is in for a turbulent
month--and new elections are a serious option.

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Norman Birnbaum

Norman Birnbaum is professor emeritus at the Georgetown University Law Center. He was on the founding editorial board...

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