On September 1, Germany will hold local elections, which will serve as a marker of the political climate. What will they reveal, and why is it important for Ukraine? RBC-Ukraine covers the details below. Content Why local elections in Germany matterCoalition problems and opposition opportunitiesWays out of crisis and Ukraine’s roleWhy populists may break free from political isolationWhy local elections in Germany matter On September 1, local elections will take place in two eastern German states—Thuringia and Saxony. While these regions have long been considered strongholds of populist forces,…