Testing Times
The EU’s future depends on how it handles the COVID-19 crisis. A lot is riding on Germany’s EU presidency later this year.
Weaponizing the Economy
Tariffs, investments, infrastructure projects: the instruments of global power rivalry have changed. To assert themselves, Germany and Europe need to learn the rules of …
Must Do Better
If the EU is to be a global player and not a plaything, Germany must make crucial improvements to its European policy. Traditionally, German …
The Status Quo Is Not an Option
The German government needs to forge compromises and build bridges. Stabilizing Europe is in its core interest.
The World Is at the Brink… And the West Doesn’t Know What to Do About It
Observations from the 2018 Munich Security Conference.
New Deals for the Old Continent
Damage control isn’t the only answer to the Trump presidency. Europe has to take its fate into its own hands.
Learning on the Job
The EU is battling three major crises – with Germany in the lead in every case. But so far Berlin has not been able to create momentum for building a stronger Europe.
(In)credible Euro
The fallout with Greece has shown the complexity of governing the eurozone. The time to address the euro’s weaknesses and keep Europe’s single currency credible is now.
