ECFR election insights: Will Germany lead or lag in Europe’s next foreign policy chapter? 

Germany’s election results are in—now what? Join the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) for a timely post-election analysis in the early morning after results are in. What does the outcome mean for Germany’s role on the European and global stage? 

Will the new government take a leadership role in shaping Europe’s foreign policy, or will internal divisions and external pressures keep Berlin in a reactive mode? Our expert panel will break down the key takeaways from the election, assess Germany’s strategic direction, and explore what’s next for European diplomacy, defense, and global engagement.  

Jana Puglierin, Head of ECFR Berlin, and Timo Lochocki, Visiting Fellow during Germany’s election campaign, will provide insights on the election’s impact on Germany’s role in European security and the global order. Janka Oertel, Director of ECFR’s Asia Programme, will shed light on Germany’s possible next China policy, and the EU’s role in it. The discussion will be moderated by Jeremy Cliffe, ECFR’s Editorial Director, who will also share his impressions as a long-time German politics observer. 

This webinar is part of ECFR’s special series on the German elections, unpacking their impact on Europe’s future. Explore our expert analyses, policy briefs, and the Searching for Deutschland podcast here for deeper insights into what’s at stake.