German Ruling Parties Clash, Let Competitiveness Languish
Left and right are disputing minor policies while neglecting Germany’s long-term prosperity.
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Germany Denies Lithuania Arms, Lawmakers Critical
Lawmakers from both coalition parties criticize the decision not to supply a NATO ally with weapons.
Russia Must Not Be Allowed to Divide the West
The West must make clear that Russia’s schemes will not only fail but backfire.
French Support for Greece Exacerbates Europe’s North-South Divide
French support for Greece raises the prospect of a Mediterranean bloc resisting Germany.
Dutch, Germans Reject Greek Demands for Debt Relief
Northern European leaders urge Greece to honor the terms of its bailout.
Dutch, Germans Critical of European Quantitative Easing
Media in Germany and the Netherlands are critical of the European Central Bank’s latest policy.
Germans Apprehensive About Quantitative Easing
The Germans fear debt purchases will undermine the incentive for structural reform.
European Right is Allowing Putin’s Friends to Monopolize Anti-Islamism
By refusing to confront the problems of Islam, European leaders allow pro-Russian nationalism to flourish.
Going into Election, Greece on Collision Course with Germany
The Germans are running out of patience, but most Greeks don’t believe their threats.
Right-Wing Politics Divide German Euroskeptics
A personal power struggle in Germany’s Euroskeptic party reveals ideological confusion.
Greek Euro Exit “Almost Inevitable” If Left Wins Election
Germany believes a Greek withdrawal from the European currency union could be managed.
German Foreign Minister Warns Against More Russia Sanctions
Frank-Walter Steinmeier argues it is not in Europe’s interest to bring Russia to its knees.
Merkel Alarmed by Ukraine’s NATO Ambitions
Germany rejects of a referendum on NATO membership.
Germany Concerned as Russia’s Balkan Influence Grows
German diplomats worry Russia is levering its influence in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Serbia.
Germany No Longer Thinks British EU Exit Unthinkable
Limiting free labor migration in Europe would be too high a price for the Germans to pay.