COP21: A la carte climate politics
Paris climate deal reflects the modern, less legalistic environment for international deal-making
EU instruments
Germany, France & Syria: Berlin’s calculated solidarity
Supporting France militarily is calculated to help Germany’s interest and better position it in international bargaining over a ceasefire and transition in Syria.
#JesuisSchengen
The freedoms Schengen provides should not be a further casualty of the Paris attacks
Germany’s hunt for a coalition of the willing
Germany is searching for European partners to end its splendid isolation over the refugee crisis
Welcome to the ‘Jungle’
Divisions over Calais' irregular migrant camp, “the Jungle” reflect divisions in Europe more widely
German foreign policy after Paris
Following Paris attacks, Germany once again faces a question of identity over its foreign and security policy
Article 42.7: An explainer
What does France's invocation of Article 42.7 – the EU's mutual defence provision – mean for the EU and its member states
Migrations: let’s not fall into ISIS’ trap
Closing our borders to keep the others away is precisely what ISIS wants
Real solidarity with France
France's call for European support in response to Paris attacks is an opportunity for the EU to renew cohesion over military cooperation
View from Berlin: Merkel under pressure
Angela Merkel finds herself under heavy pressure domestically for her stance on migration