The migration crisis is not just about Merkel
Take a look at the German party system – including the AfD’s role as largest opposition party – to understand the faultlines running under the chatter about Merkel
European cohesion
Berlin’s new language of compromise
European politicians have made an abundance of normative speeches on Europe, but few on the politics of cooperation. German leaders’ recent interventions hint at a turning point in this trend.
Ideology first: Italy’s troubled approach to migration
Far from leading to substantive reforms, Rome’s new line on immigration risks deepening the rift in the EU
Merkel and Macron: edging towards change?
Angela Merkel finally responds to Emmanuel Macron’s Europe reform plans – but through the pages of a newspaper, and in only the most guarded of terms
Conservatives without a cause? The German youth’s view and what it means for Europe
Retaining what they have is largely enough for millennials – despite the fact that the majority feels that the EU is not on the right path.
Orbán 3.0: What to expect next
Viktor Orbán’s post-victory intentions are clear: to extend Fidesz control over civil society and remaining independent media outlets. The stage is now set for the EU – with European People’s Party MEPs holding the balance – to take action on further violations of democratic principles and values.
Hungary in the EU: From front runner to veto player
A convincing victory for Victor Orban will reinforce the Hungarian veto role in the EU. However, the country has only marginal influence beyond its neighbourhood on EU policies.
There Is Life for the EU After Brexit
The political ballgame in Europe will change profoundly after Brexit. A clear realignment is already apparent as the dynamics between smaller member states, in particular, begins to shift.
Italy: Following Britain towards the exit?
With elections approaching, the fact that Italy’s EU cohesion profile is approaching Britain’s is cause for grave concern across Europe
Trump and Europe: Dilemmas of discontinuity
If Germany was the EU’s lonely leader a year ago, it is even more so now