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November, 2018

Friedrich Merz: Germany’s Next Chancellor?

Berlin Observer

Friedrich Merz, out of politics for almost a decade, could become Germany’s new strong man—so who is he, and what does he want?

Brexit Plan Mayday? Maybe Not

Eye on Europe

British Prime Minister Theresa May could still get her Brexit deal through Parliament.

Merkel’s European Farewell

Eye on Europe

The German chancellor indicated to the European Parliament she will push for a shift away from decades of Atlanticist foreign policy.

A Stress Test for Italy’s Coalition

Eye on Europe

Italy’s clash with Brussels over its budget proposal is just the latest in a string of problems threatening to destabilize its shaky coalition government.

Still a Safe Pair of Hands for Europe

Berlin Observer

Angela Merkel leaving the international stage may be bad news for quick EU reform. In the long run, however, her successor will likely turn into at least as good a European.

Not Getting Away With Murder

Beyond the Seas

Europe should take a principled stance in response to the brutal murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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+++ The coronavirus crisis has brought Europe and the rest of the world to a standstill. What are the effects of the pandemic on international affairs? The future of the EU depends on how it handles the crisis, argues Daniela Schwarzer. Much is riding on the German EU presidency. David Goodhart makes the case for a retreat from hyperglobalization, and Richard Sennett foresees big changes coming to our way of life; Efi Koutsokosta profiles Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis; Noah Gordon, in his Carbon Critical column, points out that solar, like oil, has its overcapacity problems; and much more +++

Berlin Policy Journal Podcast

European Encounters

European Encounters (#EuropeCounts), supported by Stiftung Mercator (2017-18), aims at contributing toward building a European public. Europeans from different ends and spheres of the continent exchange views on topics relevant to the whole EU. It’s time to make discussions truly European.

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