Two people separated by a common idea: Why Macron and AKK agree
Macron’s and AKK’s distinct styles obscure a core agreement: threats to the transatlantic relationship mean that European countries must finally stand up and defend themselves
Note from Berlin
After the Berlin wall: How Germany became a greater Switzerland
Berlin has turned punching below one’s weight into an art form. This is not good enough, either for Germany or for Europe
Brexit Weltschmerz: An era ends
Britain helped bring modern, unified, and peaceful Germany into being. Its Brexit convulsions have trashed this historic reputation – probably for good.
Germany at the helm: Can it bring Europe together in 2020?
The German presidency offers the chance to build on strong levels of structural cohesion between member states – but citizens remain sceptical on some fronts
The three eras since reunification
Almut Möller's farewell Note from Berlin looks at the three eras of German political history since the fall of the Berlin Wall 30 years ago
5 reasons Macron got it wrong on Germany
The French president still wants to relaunch Europe. But after two years of courting Berlin, he is now searching for new ways to strengthen Europe’s sovereignty
Spitzenkandidaten poker
For most voters, the battle over people and positions would be revealing if only it wasn’t so confusing. It is misleading to frame the nomination process as an example of backroom politics prevailing over parliamentary democracy
Germany and the crisis of Atlanticism
With the US opting out of its traditional European role, the “German question” has returned. And European leaders will need to make sacrifices if they are to address it
Election 2019: What Germany’s parties want for Europe
Political leaders are jostling for space in a crowded field. But German voters appear to be enjoying the show
Cohesion or disintegration? Germany’s European election campaign
“Zusammenhalt” is a buzzword in the European election manifestos of the German parties. But what does it exactly mean in the political discourse?