Philip Oltermann

Philip Oltermann is Berlin bureau chief for The Guardian. Born in Hamburg, he lived in London for 16 years before moving back to Germany last year.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Appears Set to Win a 4th Term—but at What Cost? German Chancellor Angela Merkel Appears Set to Win a 4th Term—but at What Cost?

The anchor of the eurozone looks like an island of centrist calm amid turbulent populist waters. But an existential crisis may be looming.