AKK’s Balancing Act
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.
Still a Safe Pair of Hands for Europe
Angela Merkel leaving the international stage may be bad news for quick EU reform. In the long run, however, her successor will likely turn into at least as good a European.
Merkelʼs Missed Moment
In her reelection campaign in 2017, Angela Merkel made a strategic error by not putting EU reform on her agenda. She is now paying …
What Merkel Needs to Do to Save Her Chancellorship
After 13 years in power, Angela Merkel’s authority is crumbling.
Angela Merkel’s Coalition Squabbles Boost AfD
After weeks of quarreling, Germany’s coalition parties are hemorrhaging support.
The Flaws of the Merkel Method
The German chancellor has great tactical skills. But that’s not enough anymore to fend off populism and move Europe forward.
Faced with Trump, Merkel Turns to Europe
US President Donald Trump has no time for the EU or Angela Merkel. That’s one reason she’s finally talking about EU reform.
Waiting for Merkel
Italy’s new populist government is adding to Emmanuel Macron’s sense of urgency about EU and eurozone reform. Yet Angela Merkel is keeping her cards close to her chest.
The Price of Europe
Who will pay more? Who will receive less? The battle over the EU’s next budget will be brutal.
Paper Army
Berlin wants to move toward a more integrated European defense policy. Given the sorry state of the Bundeswehr, this sounds hollow.
Mr. Franco-German
With his Saarland background Germany’s new foreign minister Heiko Maas will bring a much-needed Franco-German instinct to the table.
Go GroKo
With Germany’s new government finally in sight, Europe breathes a sigh of relief. It may prove a short respite.
Close-Up: Olaf Scholz
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 …
