
Mariam Lau
Mariam Lau is a political journalist with Die Zeit, known for her insightful analysis of Germany's political landscape. In the recent federal election, she reported on the Christian Democrats' victory amidst a turbulent political climate, highlighting the challenges faced by the incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he navigates the rise of the far-right AfD and the need for coalition governance.
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Mariam Lau is a journalist who expresses doubts about the stability of the coalition government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Ist Merz am Ende, oder kommen jetzt Reformen ohne Ende? Mariam Lau im InterviewNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2026-06-01
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Mariam Lau is a Berlin correspondent for the newspaper 'Die Zeit' and a long-time expert on the Union party.
Finden der Kanzler und Deutschland aus dem Jammertal?Neue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2026-05-31
Mariam Lau is a political journalist with Die Zeit.
Germany has swung to the right. What does that mean for the country – and Europe? Our panel responds | Fatma Aydemir, Katja Hoyer, Cas Mudde, Mariam Lau, Tarik Abou-Chadi, Paul Taylor and Dominic SchwickertThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-02-24





