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December, 2018

Can Europe’s Center-Right Handle Orbán?

Eye on Europe

Ahead of European elections in May, the European People’s Party is facing a major test within its own ranks.

Double Trouble in Central Europe

Berlin Policy Journal January/February 2019

With domestic politics in limbo, the Czech and Slovak governments are becoming more and more dependent on small extremist parties for support.

Brexit: What Next?

Eye on Europe

Theresa May leaves with coal in her stocking.

The Germans Are Not For Turning

Eye on Europe

On Brexit, stances are hardening in Berlin and Brussels.

Green Sprouts, But No Early Spring

Eye on Europe

A Green surge in Europe is held back by a lack of representation in eastern and southern EU countries.

AKK’s Balancing Act

Berlin Observer

The first part of Angela Merkel’s phased departure from power has worked out as planned. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer’s road to the chancellery, however, will be more difficult.

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer: Merkel’s Heir Apparent

Berlin Observer

The experienced politician from one of Germany’s smallest states has often been underestimated–like Angela Merkel.

High Noon: May’s Toughest Brexit Battle Begins

Eye on Europe

British Prime Minister Theresa May is yet again fighting for her political life as she seeks to persuade the British parliament to back her Brexit deal.

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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 +++

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