Germany’s Leadership Crisis
Germany is in a state of uncertainty, not seen since the reunification in 1990. The decline of mainstream parties in…
AfD Threatens Germany’s Stability
The September 2026 elections in Germany’s states will be a critical test for the country and for Europe. The elections…
France, Germany and Democracy
For decades, France and Germany have been at the heart of European politics. Their post-war reconciliation created the basis for…
AfD’s Rising Political Power
2026 in Germany will be a difficult year for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as they prepare for several State…
Europe’s Far-Right Strategic Drift
Although in the short term far-right parties could get enough seats to form an executive in France and in Germany,…
The Collapse of FCAS and the End of Europe’s Fighter Dream
For nearly a decade, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) was presented as Europe’s most ambitious defence project. Conceived as…
France, Germany, Far-Right Undermining European Stability
A new challenge for Europe: The far-right in Germany and France is gaining strength. It is threatening democracy, the future…
Merz Struggles Amid Germany’s nationalist shift
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing pressure as far-right groups gain ground in Germany this year. This disrupts the political balance…
U.S. Troop Cut in Germany Puts Europe’s Defence Burden in Focus
The United States’ decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany has renewed pressure on Europe to strengthen its own defence…
Industrial Slump in Germany Offers Europe a Warning From the Future
Industrial confidence in Germany has fallen to its lowest level since the pandemic, and the message reaches far beyond Berlin….
