Tone-Deaf German Leaders Risk Immigration Backlash
It is not the far right but tone-deaf centrists who could radicalize German voters.
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Immigrants Unlikely to Plug Germany’s Skills Gap
Many immigrants from the Middle East lack the skills they need to work in a rich country like Germany.
Germany, Sweden Urge Measures to Slow Immigration
The Northern Europeans are overwhelmed by asylum seekers.
2015 in Geopolitical Review
2015 was a good year for American power, but also showed the era of hyperpower is ending.
Tragedy of Europe’s Socialists Could Repeat Itself in Spain
Spain’s Socialists should take a lesson from their counterparts in Germany and the Netherlands.
Hypocritical Renzi Has a Point on Nord Stream
If Germany is serious about protecting Ukraine, it can’t build a pipeline behind its back.
Merkel Wins Over Bavarians After Immigration Row
The German chancellor’s Bavarian allies are won over by her concessions on immigration.
Leaders Recognize Migration to Europe Must Be Slowed
Europe’s passport-free Schengen Area could be at risk if members fail to control the influx of people.
Germany Deploys Frigate, Jets to Fight Islamic State
Germany sends a frigate and military planes to help its allies fight the Islamic State in Syria.
Benelux Suggest Smaller Schengen, Germans Wary
Belgium and the Netherlands seek to redesign the European Union’s free-travel arrangements.
It Took Poland’s Conservatives Only Days to Bring Up the War
World War II references are a way to deflect German criticism.
Tougher Immigration Policies Split Germany’s Ruling Parties
“The left hand of the government doesn’t know what the right is doing anymore.”
Merkel Joins Britain’s Call for Two-Speed Europe
28 member states can no longer integrate all at the same pace.
Merkel Mends Ties with Bavarian Ally on Immigration
The German chancellor walks back her open-doors policy.
Europe’s Future Doesn’t Hinge on Angela Merkel
Sixty years of European integration won’t come undone the day Angela Merkel leaves office.