The End of the Roth Republic
The German election outcome signals a return to less consensual politics – which is no bad thing.
Macron’s Serve
Reactions in Berlin to the French president’s proposals for EU reform have been muted – for now.
Brexit Doesn’t Mean Brexit
Theresa May’s new plan would only grant the United Kingdom pseudo-independence.
Words Don’t Come Easy: GroKo, Jamaika, & Co.
All the political colors, synonyms, and acronyms you need to know when it comes to forming a new German government.
A Dangerous Claim
Polish demands for war reparations from Germany could undermine the post-1945 order.
Close-Up: Merkel’s Heirs
The chancellor has spent a quarter of a century fending off party rivals. Is there anyone left to succeed her?
What Germany Needs to Do Next … On Digitalization
Create a digital ministry, get behind the EU’s Digital Single Market project, and start thinking about the military use of AI.
What Germany Needs to Do Next … On Ukraine
Stick to the Minsk agreement and explain the sanctions policy better at home.
Trade Free-For-All
The European Union is swooping in to claim the free trade spoils abandoned by London and Washington.
East-West Conflict
The European Court of Justice’s ruling on relocating refugees deepens the rift within the EU.
The Great Disconnect
It’s been called the most boring election ever. That might be because the parties are avoiding the very issues closest to voters’ hearts.
On the Data Trail
The CDU and the SPD have returned to door-to-door canvassing, with a technological twist.
“The Bottom Forty Percent Have Not Benefited”
Germany is Europe’s leading economic powerhouse, but it has some homework to do after the election.
What Germany Needs to Do Next … On France and the EU
Meet Paris half-way and let it lead, too, lose your self-satisfied tone, and be more creative in developing ideas to bring the whole EU forward.
