Views from the capitals: European dreams for 2018
We asked our national offices to outline their governments’ greatest hope and greatest fear for foreign and European policy in 2018.
Josef Janning
Jamaica sunset leaves German politics in the dark
The standstill in German governance will likely amplify political fragmentation in the EU.
The long and winding road to Jamaica
The indications are this new German government will struggle to take advantage of the foreign policy opportunities presented by this election
In memory of Sylke Tempel
Along with the entire Berlin foreign policy community we mourn the tragic death of Dr Sylke Tempel. At the same time our thoughts and hearts…
Views from the capitals: How to constrain populism in Germany
What can Germany learn about dealing with populist parties from other European countries’ experience?
Germany votes: A lot of quiet before the storm
Holding on to Merkel seems motivated by the wish to preserve the status quo
The Hamburg G20: A clash of competing visions of world affairs
Europe's multilateral vision for the G20 appears to be merely a side show to the traditional struggle for national power
The end of Angst: Germany is ready to lead in Europe
European crises have galvanised German support for the Union, and spurred a new appetite to lead by example
Views from the Capitals: Working with President Macron
Macron’s win was received with a sigh of relief across Europe, but what follows cannot be “politics as usual”. Can he garner support in the European Union?
The long road to peace: Europe at 60
Today’s European Union may seem like a market place, a granter of subsidies, and an experiment in governance. But at its core Europe is still the search for peace – it just took a 60 year detour.