The challenge for Berlin in 2017
Berlin will need to manage the fears of its fellow members, especially in regard to three specific issues
Note from Berlin
Turning the page: Germany at the peak of continuity
Germany’s coming election campaign will be the last of its kind — the final page in the first chapter of the history of the Berlin Republic
Is Merkel the new “leader of the free world”?
Angela Merkel is not a fan of flashy titles, but she has already started to build support at home for a stronger Germany in Europe and the world
Europeans will now decide what Europe will be
The answer for European countries in the age of Trump lies in genuine integration of territorial defence
Berlin is bracing itself for President Trump
The German government is to step up its efforts to keep Europeans together
Frau Merkel goes to Africa
Domestic concerns over migration have sharpened Berlin's interest in Africa
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.