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Germany Exercise 2

Germany's best party collapses. John B. Judis.
The New Republic July 8, 2002 p18 (2185 words)

Note: This article was written before the Greens’ impressive showing in the 2002 federal elections.


1. What are some of the core principles of the Green party?




2. What have been the most important events in the party’s history?




3. What are the principal differences between the "Realos" and the "Fundis"? Which group currently dominates the party?




4. Why and how have foreign policy positions been divisive within the Green Party?




5. What are some signs that the Greens have moderated their positions in recent years?