Europe by Numbers: Refugees, Elsewhere
This past summer, refugee policy was once again at the top of Germany’s political agenda. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government nearly collapsed in June when …
Stuck in a Holding Pattern
The German defense debate is backsliding, and there’s still no common understanding of what the country wants to achieve with its military. A wakeup …
The Long Road to Readiness
Germany is starting a long-overdue overhaul of its armed forces that will take more than a decade to implement. Staying the course and funding …
Rising to the Task
Germany’s record on foreign missions has been mixed. The Bundeswehr has rarely been able to fulfill the government’s political aims, but militarily, the armed …
A French View: Oil and Water
At a time when its armed forces are massively over-burdened, Paris is greatly reliant on its partners. But Germany is not ready to play …
A British View: Thinking About War
The best way for Germany to lead the future defense of Europe is to bring all Europeans together, the United Kingdom included. But real …
Close-Up: Jeremy Hunt and Dominic Raab
As foreign secretary and secretary for exiting the European Union, Jeremy Hunt and Dominic Raab have taken up keys posts in the British government. …
Words Don’t Come Easy: “Schwesterpartei”
There’s not much love left between political sisters CDU and CSU.
A Debate about Military Service Fills Germany’s Summer Void
While the government and Chancellor Angela Merkel are taking their summer break, a debate over military service has dominated Germany’s headlines.
In Stormy Times, the CSU Turns to Anchor Centers
Bavaria’s ruling Christian Social Union (CSU) has unveiled new centralized migrant facilities it hopes will expedite the asylum process—and salvage its chances in a looming state poll.
