How Will a Trump Presidency Impact Merkel?

The transcript discusses President Obama's final foreign trip to Berlin, where he meets with Angela Merkel. Merkel faces challenges, especially with the election of Donald Trump, which may influence her decision to run for a fourth term. The discussion highlights Merkel's liberal policies, contrasting them with Trump's. It also covers the German sentiment post-Trump's victory, noting the rise of the anti-immigration Afd party, though it remains less influential compared to France's National Front.

What are some of the key policy differences between Angela Merkel and Donald Trump as discussed in the video?

• Merkel supports free trade and NATO, while Trump does not.

• Merkel opposes NATO, while Trump supports it.

• Both Merkel and Trump support sanctions against Russia.

• Merkel and Trump have identical views on free trade.

What is a significant factor influencing Angela Merkel's decision on running for a fourth term?

• The economic situation in Germany.

• Her party's internal conflicts.

• The election victory of Donald Trump.

• The outcome of the French elections.

How has the Alternative for Germany party's popularity changed in recent times?

• It has increased, but not enough to form a government.

• It has remained the same.

• It has surpassed the National Front in France.

• It has decreased significantly.

What is the German government's approach to the post-factual world mentioned in the video?

• Adopting a wait-and-see approach.

• Supporting it to gain political advantage.

• Countering it with facts and truth.

• Ignoring it completely.

What is the maximum polling percentage mentioned for the Alternative for Germany party?

• 20%

• 14%

• 30%

• 10%