Frau Merkel goes to Africa
Domestic concerns over migration have sharpened Berlin's interest in Africa
Note from Berlin
All quiet on the Merkel front
The roadmap agreed at Bratislava bears the hallmarks of Angela Merkel's pragmatic approach to consensus-building
Merkel keeping one eye on Britain’s “UK first” approach
As much as Berlin would like to prevent negotiations with the UK turning sour, it is hard to envisage any other outcome
The EU’s game of musical chairs
Europe needs to deliver on its strengths rather than on some people’s dreams. And it must stick to its principles in its negotiations with London while also delivering a new deal with the UK that will be palatable to European business interests.
Germany and the UK: Hints of a role reversal
The EU debate in Berlin has moved on to one that is more instrumental, aiming to work out what the Union can contribute to protect and empower Europe’s citizens to continue their lives in freedom, security, and prosperity.
Passing the buck? Berlin and the 2016 NATO Summit
For now, Germany can live with the results of the NATO summit in Warsaw. But if Germany's allies want an engaged partner on defence matters, they will need to engage in active public diplomacy to avoid German retrenchment.
Brexit: For whom the bell tolls
When it comes to the building of Europe, Britain is out. In fact, London had checked out years ago, but there is no denying it any longer.
Taking stock of the Brexit vote
The Brexit vote has turned Berlin into a hive of activity
Russia sanctions and magical thinking
Sanctions are clearly not an end in themselves. They are a tool and as such should be responsive to ensure maximum leverage. But this flexibility should not come at the cost of credibility.
The Netherlands: The EU’s hidden coalition champion
The experts surveyed by ECFR see the Netherlands as the most influential of the affluent smaller member states. Over 50 percent of the respondents rank the Netherlands as the most influential of the seven, and more than 75 percent rank it either first or second.