Germany

The future of governance in the country looks very much like a conservative-green alliance.

Moscow’s war and Berlin’s morally bankrupt response to it leave Europe without a leader.

Macron’s victory and Scholz’s wavering over Russia could shatter the momentary unity between Paris and Berlin.

Real change would require confronting the root causes of its security policy failures.

Hundreds of Afghans who fled the Taliban have been evicted as an even larger flood of Ukrainian war refugees arrive.

Berlin hesitates on everything because of its ruling party’s identity problems.

Contrary to the popular historical narrative, the country has always prepared for war.

No, the European Union cannot make the continent secure.

Security will require painful trade-offs Western governments may not be ready to make.

Europe’s largest economy is trying to figure out just how badly it would fare without Russian gas.

The invasion of Ukraine is triggering a dramatic reversal of Berlin’s grand strategy.

Paris would be rewarded with greater profits and fewer headaches by going it alone.

Global anti-vaccine lies are finding local footholds.

German and Dutch troops have deployed a binational battle-ready unit to Lithuania. More EU countries should follow their example.

Berlin’s approach to the world is far better than its reputation.

Overcoming hateful ideologies is never easy, but it’s much more difficult when denialism and bigotry are actively encouraged from the very top, as is the case in Belgrade. 

The German chancellor has no choice but to focus on restoring his country’s damaged credibility.