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The man from Hamburg is trim, self-confident, and highly ambitious—and he’s staying tight-lipped about his plans for the German finance ministry. His record as …


It’s long been clear who will win Russia’s presidential election. But the campaign is laying bare the flaws within the system Vladimir Putin has …


Russian foreign policy may seem to follow a clear strategy to restore the country’s position as a global superpower. In reality, it is merely …


In Italy’s election campaign, political confrontation has given way to a mudslinging contest. Beppe Grillo, the founder of the populist Five Star Movement, has …


The rules-based international order is under immense pressure, and ever more people are looking to Germany for answers. That is why Berlin is seeking …


There‘s much talk about the likely costs of Brexit for British companies. But European businesses would do well readying themselves for impact, too. Paris, …


Emmanuel Macron has been hailed as the “most pro-European” French president ever. In reality, his policies don‘t diverge all that much from his country’s …


Italy is barreling toward a crucial national election where everything appears possible.


The “dieselgate” air pollution scandal leaves Berlin with fewer and fewer good options.


Who will have the final say in selecting the next European Commission president?


The tools we have relied upon to address the world’s challenges are losing potency—one of the lessons of this year’s MSC.


Observations from the 2018 Munich Security Conference.


Markus Ederer, the EU’s ambassador to Russia, on the challenges facing EU-Russian relations.


The showdown between Israel and Iran took center stage at the Munich Security Conference’s final day.


The second day of the MSC laid bare some of the challenges facing Europe and the global community, with Russia and Turkey taking the floor.


Day One of the Munich Security Conference started with a stark warning to the world – and some signs that Europe will get serious on defense.