Entering the Ice Age
Much has been written about Donald Trump ripping up the rules of world trade. Don’t believe the hype.
Words Don’t Come Easy: “Waterloo”
Ever since Swedish band ABBA won in 1974, English has ruled supreme at the European Song Contest. This time might be different.
“This Unfair Election Didn’t Serve Hungary”
Viktor Orbán’s victory isn’t as clear-cut as it may seem.
Brexit by Brussels
With the May government deeply divided, it’s the remaining EU-27 who determine the make-up of the future EU-UK relationship.
Discipline and Punish
Under German leadership solidarity in the EU has become conditional on structural reforms.
Paper Army
Berlin wants to move toward a more integrated European defense policy. Given the sorry state of the Bundeswehr, this sounds hollow.
Seeking the Force for Good
High time for the elites in France and Germany to wrack their brains how to jointly take Europe forward.
“I Strongly Advise Against Arrogance”
Germany’s most experienced politician in European affairs of the state of the European Union and how to advance it.
The Status Quo Is Not an Option
The German government needs to forge compromises and build bridges. Stabilizing Europe is in its core interest.
Europe by Numbers: Driver’s Seat
Stop the presses! Germans want to pay more for a more efficient European Union.
Mrs Merkel Goes to Washington, Again
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting the White House with a bit of baggage.
Squeezed Model
Germany needs to reduce its dependency on exports and push for robust European trade and industrial policies.
Still Marching?
French President Emmanuel Macron will likely win his battle with striking rail workers, but pushing through the rest of his reforms could be more difficult.
