Politics

What to expect from Trump’s second term: immigration, tariffs and foreign policy

What to expect from Trump’s second term: immigration, tariffs and foreign policy

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to begin his second term in just under two months, pledging to take action on several key issues. Here is what to expect regarding immigration, tariffs and foreign policy in the Middle East under his administration.

Germany’s Far Right advances in political control of government

Sophie Soloway ’23 writes about the political stronghold of far-right parties in Germany after a regional election. The country’s socialist party, Die Linke, won, and the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), came in second place. Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Party (CDU) placed third.

2017 French Presidential Elections approaching in April

2017 French Presidential Elections approaching in April

As the first term of French President François Hollande comes to an end, 11 presidential candidates are in the running for the office. The elections will be held on April 23 and will be followed by another round on May 7 featuring the two nominees who receive the most votes.