Orban vs Juncker for the EPP’s Future
A long-anticipated split in the center-right EPP group now seems imminent.
Nord Stream 2: The Dead-End of Germany’s Ostpolitik
With Nord Stream 2, Berlin is supporting a project that will hurt its credibility.
“Russia Wants to Destabilize Europe”
On the eve of the Munich Security Conference, the CDU’s new leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer talks foreign policy with BERLIN POLICY JOURANAL.
Celtic Phoenix
The Irish Government is engaging in an ambitious expansion of its representation abroad. Just don’t mention Brexit.
Red Herring & Black Swan: European Champions?
Helping companies battling US and Chinese competition, there are better ways for the EU than abandoning merger control.
How Europe Can Make a Difference in the South China Sea
Freedom of navigation is a vital European interest, even in areas where China claims special rights.
“A Perfect Storm Is the Greatest Danger”
Former Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov warns against destroying the current world order before thinking about what could replace it.
“The World Lacks an Anchor of Stability”
Munich Security Conference (MSC) Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger on his wishes and concerns for 2019.
A Gray Day in Aachen
Reaffirming the Élysée Treaty of 1963, Macron and Merkel missed a chance to demonstrate their common strength.
Something’s Got to Give
Theresa May’s Brexit deal is dead. Now the only way she can avoid a catastrophic no-deal Brexit is to abandon her red lines, or ask for a deadline extension.
Weak Polity, Strong Policy?
Strong support for central and eastern European leaders will impact the European elections.
German Industry Comes Clean on China
For years, Germany has pursued an ambivalent, but lucrative China policy. These times seem to be over.