Merkel's CDU Preps for Fight on Right and Left

The transcript covers Angela Merkel's leadership and election prospects, the political threats faced by the CDU from both left and right parties, the implications of Brexit on EU-UK relations, the impact of Donald Trump's election on transatlantic relations, and the importance of European defense and security within NATO.

What is one of the main challenges Angela Merkel faces in her leadership?

• Economic recession

• Healthcare reform

• Immigration issues

• Environmental policies

What political threat does the CDU face from the left?

• A coalition of Social Democrats, Greens, and former East German Communists

• A coalition of Nationalists and Populists

• A coalition of Environmentalists and Socialists

• A coalition of Liberals and Conservatives

What is a key principle of the single market that the UK must accept to remain a member?

• Free movement of culture

• Free movement of technology

• Free movement of people

• Free movement of goods

What is the stance of the European Union regarding the UK's access to the single market post-Brexit?

• The UK must accept all four fundamental principles of the single market

• The UK can choose which principles to follow

• The UK can have full access without any conditions

• The UK is automatically excluded from the single market

How does the European Union view its relationship with the United States after Trump's election?

• As a competitive economic relationship

• As a partnership that needs to be re-evaluated

• As a distant and formal relationship

• As a strong alliance based on common values

What is one of the reasons for Europe to strengthen its military capabilities?

• To compete with the United States

• To ensure its own security in case of US isolationist policies

• To expand its territory

• To reduce military spending

What is the suggested approach for European countries to improve their defense capabilities?

• Develop independent national armies

• Strengthen the European pillar within NATO

• Form a new military alliance outside NATO

• Rely solely on the United States for defense