EU’s Travails in Turbulent Moldova
The pro-reform government of Maia Sandu is out. But the EU’s support did not go unnoticed by the Moldovan people.
Geopolitics, As Usual
In flawed parliamentary elections, the opposition lost its only two seats. Nevertheless, the EU has little choice but to continue is cautious cooperation with Belarus.
China in Tajikistan: Corrupt, Risky, but Desperately Needed
Some Tajikistani businessmen estimate that only 5 percent of the Chinese money ends up in the hands of the Tajikistani people. But that hasn’t reduced their appetite to work together.
Silence is Silver
No other challenge facing German politics and industry is harder to discuss frankly than how to handle China. Why?
The EU’s Broken Commission Model
This year’s shambles around appointing Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission President shown just how absurd the system has become.
A Big Step Away from German Orthodoxy
Isabel Schnabel, Germany’s nominee to the ECB board, has a pragmatic approach to monetary and fiscal policy.
Europe by Numbers: Plane Accounting
Does Europe have the military power to implement Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer’s idea for a protection zone in Syria?
The Winds of Change
Shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall Bettina Vestring spent two years reporting from the East German city of Dresden.
