Threats to Germany’s and Europe’s economic sovereignty have won too little attention in the German election campaign. But, soon, policymakers in Berlin will have to take decisive steps to build up Europe’s strength against economic coercion.
The parties in Germany’s next coalition government could find it hard to bridge their differences on foreign and defence policy
Germany will find it increasingly hard to maintain its current level of prosperity – and security – without charting a new course on China. Fortunately, German voters seem ready for change.
Recent environmental disasters could sway the result of this month’s election – but no party has yet seized the moment
Berlin will only harm itself and others if it continues to snub Washington’s entreaties to rebuild the transatlantic alliance
The German Greens’ positions on the Western Balkans check all the right boxes. The challenge will be to translate these positions into a bold policy on the region.
Berlin can make its climate action more ambitious – and galvanise its European partners at the same time
Germany’s recent corruption scandals are as much about the health of democracy in Germany and the EU as they are simply questions of money
This year’s election could catapult the Greens to power – but it may not be enough to bring about the reforms Germany needs
The future of the FCAS fighter jet now likely lies with the German Greens. If they enter government this year, the end could be nigh for the Franco-German project.
Threats to Germany’s and Europe’s economic sovereignty have won too little attention in the German election campaign. But, soon, policymakers in Berlin will have to take decisive steps to build up Europe’s strength against economic coercion.
The parties in Germany’s next coalition government could find it hard to bridge their differences on foreign and defence policy
Germany will find it increasingly hard to maintain its current level of prosperity – and security – without charting a new course on China. Fortunately, German voters seem ready for change.
Recent environmental disasters could sway the result of this month’s election – but no party has yet seized the moment
Berlin will only harm itself and others if it continues to snub Washington’s entreaties to rebuild the transatlantic alliance
The German Greens’ positions on the Western Balkans check all the right boxes. The challenge will be to translate these positions into a bold policy on the region.
Berlin can make its climate action more ambitious – and galvanise its European partners at the same time
Germany’s recent corruption scandals are as much about the health of democracy in Germany and the EU as they are simply questions of money
This year’s election could catapult the Greens to power – but it may not be enough to bring about the reforms Germany needs
The future of the FCAS fighter jet now likely lies with the German Greens. If they enter government this year, the end could be nigh for the Franco-German project.
Prague Daily Monitor published Almut Möller's Note from Berlin: 'Czechs and Balances: can Berlin shake up the Visegrád group?'
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Josef Janning is quoted by Bloomberg Politics, from his recent Note from Berlin on the future German government.
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