Another Electoral Setback for Germany’s Ruling Parties
The ruling conservative and liberal parties suffer defeats in regional elections.
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Eurobond Faces Major Obstacles
How would eurobonds work and why are they unpopular in the economically stronger north of Europe?
Transatlantic Effort to Impose Fiscal Restraint
American and European conservatives push for balanced budget amendments, hoping to force their governments to cut spending.
Merkel, Sarkozy Propose Eurozone Governance
The French and German leaders favor firmer debt and deficit limits.
After Libya, Europe’s New Order in the Making
A new balance of power is forming in Europe, one that is eerily familiar.
A “Zero Problems” Policy for Europe in Eurasia
The EU could be a facilitator between any number of powers in a multipolar world.
Austerity Could Improve European Defense
Although America spends more on defense than Europe does, the problem is not that Europe’s defense capacity is too small.
The Ants and the Grasshoppers
Strategic ambiguity from great powers compels middle powers to seize the initiative.
Discord Characterizes American-German Relations
Angela Merkel visits the United States at a time of considerable differences in a vital transatlantic relationship.
Merkel Finds Growing Partner in India
The German chancellor came to India with a “look east” policy, recognizing the tremendous potential of the South Asian giant.
Germany’s Irrational Nuclear Energy Policy
The German government’s decision to abandon nuclear will worsen Europe’s energy troubles and increase the use of fossils.
Former German Chancellor Urges EU Solidarity
Helmut Kohl warns against abandoning the European project by letting the Greeks default.
Bulgarian, Romanian Workers Still Not Welcome
As many as ten Western European member states will keep their borders closed for Bulgarian and Romanian workers until 2014.
German Company Files Suit Against Nuclear Moratorium
A German energy producer announced to take legal action against a government order to shut down one of its reactors.
BRIC+1: Germany’s New Bedfellows?
Germany finds itself in the company of Brazil, Russia, India and China in opposing intervention in Libya.