Brexit: Will May’s Gamble Pay Off?
With British politics disintegration, a Brexit delay is becoming more likely.
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.
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.
“Are the US and China ‘Decoupling’?”
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying on the need for cooperation amid great power conflict.
“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.
Can Europe’s Center-Right Handle Orbán?
Ahead of European elections in May, the European People’s Party is facing a major test within its own ranks.
Green Sprouts, But No Early Spring
A Green surge in Europe is held back by a lack of representation in eastern and southern EU countries.
+++ The coronavirus crisis has brought Europe and the rest of the world to a standstill. What are the effects of the pandemic on international affairs? The future of the EU depends on how it handles the crisis, argues Daniela Schwarzer. Much is riding on the German EU presidency. David Goodhart makes the case for a retreat from hyperglobalization, and Richard Sennett foresees big changes coming to our way of life; Efi Koutsokosta profiles Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis; Noah Gordon, in his Carbon Critical column, points out that solar, like oil, has its overcapacity problems; and much more +++
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