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
Almut Möller
Views from the Capitals: Europe reacts to President-elect Trump
What do EU countries think of Donald Trump’s victory?
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
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
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.
Taking stock of the Brexit vote
The Brexit vote has turned Berlin into a hive of activity
View from Berlin: Subdued shock
Political Berlin has been has been in a state of subdued shock following the Brexit vote
The swansong of Germany’s foreign policy president
Gauck’s commitment to bringing the German people into the conversation has helped to widen the space for a challenge to a stronger German role in European and international security
Has Berlin overdone the challenge of migration?
It is now time to look at the collateral damage that Berlin’s desperate attempts to bring numbers down have meant for the EU system as a whole