Der deutsch-französische Motor der EU lief zuletzt nicht rund, aber der Regierungswechsel in Deutschland 2025 bietet die Chance auf einen Neustart.
SABINE HOSCISLAWSKI analysiert, wie die Bundesregierung die bilateralen Beziehungen in Gang bringen kann.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social
SABINE HOSCISLAWSKI analysiert, wie die Bundesregierung die bilateralen Beziehungen in Gang bringen kann.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social
Europa auf Touren bringen: Neuer Schwung für den deutsch-französischen Motor
Ein Blog über die Demokratie in Europa
www.foederalist.eu
October 6, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Der deutsch-französische Motor der EU lief zuletzt nicht rund, aber der Regierungswechsel in Deutschland 2025 bietet die Chance auf einen Neustart.
SABINE HOSCISLAWSKI analysiert, wie die Bundesregierung die bilateralen Beziehungen in Gang bringen kann.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social
SABINE HOSCISLAWSKI analysiert, wie die Bundesregierung die bilateralen Beziehungen in Gang bringen kann.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social
The AI Act is to promote the trustworthy use of #AI while protecting fundamental rights and strengthening the Single Market. The German implementation faces the challenge of balancing effective surveillance, federalism, and innovation. Read the new #BerlinPerspectives here: tinyurl.com/BP-ai-act
June 18, 2026 at 9:42 AM
The AI Act is to promote the trustworthy use of #AI while protecting fundamental rights and strengthening the Single Market. The German implementation faces the challenge of balancing effective surveillance, federalism, and innovation. Read the new #BerlinPerspectives here: tinyurl.com/BP-ai-act
The EU's Franco-German engine has not been running smoothly in recent years, but the government change in Germany in 2025 provides an opportunity for a new start.
SABINE HOSCISLAWSKI explains what the German government needs to do for this to succeed.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social
SABINE HOSCISLAWSKI explains what the German government needs to do for this to succeed.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social
Powering up Europe: New drive for the Franco-German engine
Ein Blog über die Demokratie in Europa
www.foederalist.eu
October 6, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The EU's Franco-German engine has not been running smoothly in recent years, but the government change in Germany in 2025 provides an opportunity for a new start.
SABINE HOSCISLAWSKI explains what the German government needs to do for this to succeed.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social
SABINE HOSCISLAWSKI explains what the German government needs to do for this to succeed.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social
#Germany and the #EU are under pressure of #protectionism, #UStariffs and China's #trade policy. Claudia Schmucker analyses in the new #BerlinPerspectives: In order to remain competitive, EU unity, new free trade agreements and strong European standards are needed.
🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/42fhu57u
🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/42fhu57u
October 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
#Germany and the #EU are under pressure of #protectionism, #UStariffs and China's #trade policy. Claudia Schmucker analyses in the new #BerlinPerspectives: In order to remain competitive, EU unity, new free trade agreements and strong European standards are needed.
🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/42fhu57u
🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/42fhu57u
🇩🇪🇪🇺 What role will Germany play in shaping the EU’s future? As global challenges mount, expectations for Berlin are high. In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Julian Plottka explores 3 paths for German EU policy.
📚Read the whole paper here: tinyurl.com/2d55p4f6 🔗
#EU #Germany #Geopolitics
📚Read the whole paper here: tinyurl.com/2d55p4f6 🔗
#EU #Germany #Geopolitics
April 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🇩🇪🇪🇺 What role will Germany play in shaping the EU’s future? As global challenges mount, expectations for Berlin are high. In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Julian Plottka explores 3 paths for German EU policy.
📚Read the whole paper here: tinyurl.com/2d55p4f6 🔗
#EU #Germany #Geopolitics
📚Read the whole paper here: tinyurl.com/2d55p4f6 🔗
#EU #Germany #Geopolitics
🇺🇸🇪🇺The recent escalation in #EU #US trade tensions, marked by mutual #tariffs on steel and aluminium, highlights the need for a cohesive #EuropeanStrategy.
In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Tobias Hofelich & Klara Stecker advocate a two-tiered approach
📚Read here 🔗 tinyurl.com/EUcompetitiveness
In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Tobias Hofelich & Klara Stecker advocate a two-tiered approach
📚Read here 🔗 tinyurl.com/EUcompetitiveness
March 13, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🇺🇸🇪🇺The recent escalation in #EU #US trade tensions, marked by mutual #tariffs on steel and aluminium, highlights the need for a cohesive #EuropeanStrategy.
In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Tobias Hofelich & Klara Stecker advocate a two-tiered approach
📚Read here 🔗 tinyurl.com/EUcompetitiveness
In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Tobias Hofelich & Klara Stecker advocate a two-tiered approach
📚Read here 🔗 tinyurl.com/EUcompetitiveness
In his #inauguration speech, the new and old #US-President lined out his ‘America-First’
policy yesterday, including a promise to “tariff and tax foreign countries”.
Read Stormy-Annika Mildner’s take on what the DE and the #EU should do here:
#BerlinPerspectives
iep-berlin.de/site/assets/...
policy yesterday, including a promise to “tariff and tax foreign countries”.
Read Stormy-Annika Mildner’s take on what the DE and the #EU should do here:
#BerlinPerspectives
iep-berlin.de/site/assets/...
January 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
In his #inauguration speech, the new and old #US-President lined out his ‘America-First’
policy yesterday, including a promise to “tariff and tax foreign countries”.
Read Stormy-Annika Mildner’s take on what the DE and the #EU should do here:
#BerlinPerspectives
iep-berlin.de/site/assets/...
policy yesterday, including a promise to “tariff and tax foreign countries”.
Read Stormy-Annika Mildner’s take on what the DE and the #EU should do here:
#BerlinPerspectives
iep-berlin.de/site/assets/...
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and - of course - it also examines what these shifts mean for Germany and Hungary's European partners.
Check out my #IEP #BerlinPerspectives.
👉 tinyurl.com/hungaryEU
@iep-berlin.de
and - of course - it also examines what these shifts mean for Germany and Hungary's European partners.
Check out my #IEP #BerlinPerspectives.
👉 tinyurl.com/hungaryEU
@iep-berlin.de
What Hungary’s Regime Change Means for German EU- and Foreign Policy | IEP
The regime change in Hungary opens up new scope for action at European level. Progress in regional cooperation, the release of EU funds and enlargement policy are closely linked to the success of the ...
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June 11, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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and - of course - it also examines what these shifts mean for Germany and Hungary's European partners.
Check out my #IEP #BerlinPerspectives.
👉 tinyurl.com/hungaryEU
@iep-berlin.de
and - of course - it also examines what these shifts mean for Germany and Hungary's European partners.
Check out my #IEP #BerlinPerspectives.
👉 tinyurl.com/hungaryEU
@iep-berlin.de
Ten years ago, the UK voted to leave the EU – a decisive break that has caused lasting damage also to bilateral British-German relations. But in some policy areas, cooperation is now even more intensive than before.
By NICOLAI VON ONDARZA
#BerlinPerspectives
By NICOLAI VON ONDARZA
#BerlinPerspectives
From awkward ex to security partner: Germany and Britain ten years after the Brexit referendum
Ein Blog über die Demokratie in Europa
www.foederalist.eu
June 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Ten years ago, the UK voted to leave the EU – a decisive break that has caused lasting damage also to bilateral British-German relations. But in some policy areas, cooperation is now even more intensive than before.
By NICOLAI VON ONDARZA
#BerlinPerspectives
By NICOLAI VON ONDARZA
#BerlinPerspectives
To stop the democratic regression in #Hungary, pressure from Brussels alone will not be enough. It is time for Germany and other EU countries to take action and develop a strategy of #BitingIntergovernmentalism.
By YORK ALBRECHT
#BerlinPerspectives #RuleOfLaw
By YORK ALBRECHT
#BerlinPerspectives #RuleOfLaw
Addressing democratic backsliding in Hungary: Biting intergovernmentalism, made in Berlin
By York Albrecht
www.foederalist.eu
November 29, 2023 at 9:01 AM
To stop the democratic regression in #Hungary, pressure from Brussels alone will not be enough. It is time for Germany and other EU countries to take action and develop a strategy of #BitingIntergovernmentalism.
By YORK ALBRECHT
#BerlinPerspectives #RuleOfLaw
By YORK ALBRECHT
#BerlinPerspectives #RuleOfLaw
Germany wants to lead in reshaping #EuropeanDefence, but without a coherent long-term vision, its ambition may fall short.
In #BerlinPerspectives, @pfuhrhop.bsky.social and @ronjakempin.bsky.social outline what Germany must do to turn intent into impact.
🔗 tinyurl.com/BP-european-defence
In #BerlinPerspectives, @pfuhrhop.bsky.social and @ronjakempin.bsky.social outline what Germany must do to turn intent into impact.
🔗 tinyurl.com/BP-european-defence
December 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Germany wants to lead in reshaping #EuropeanDefence, but without a coherent long-term vision, its ambition may fall short.
In #BerlinPerspectives, @pfuhrhop.bsky.social and @ronjakempin.bsky.social outline what Germany must do to turn intent into impact.
🔗 tinyurl.com/BP-european-defence
In #BerlinPerspectives, @pfuhrhop.bsky.social and @ronjakempin.bsky.social outline what Germany must do to turn intent into impact.
🔗 tinyurl.com/BP-european-defence
On #Schengen ’s 40th anniversary, Germany is controlling all of its borders. In #BerlinPerspectives, Johanna Hase calls for implementing #GEAS, protecting asylum rights, and real cooperation with neighbours instead of legally dubious controls.
📄 Read the full paper 🔗 tinyurl.com/Schengen-Ber...
📄 Read the full paper 🔗 tinyurl.com/Schengen-Ber...
Permanent ‘temporary’ border controls? | IEP
To mark the 40th anniversary of Schengen, Germany is controlling all borders. The controls are costly, legally questionable and can strain relations with neighbouring countries. Dr Johanna Hase provid...
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June 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
On #Schengen ’s 40th anniversary, Germany is controlling all of its borders. In #BerlinPerspectives, Johanna Hase calls for implementing #GEAS, protecting asylum rights, and real cooperation with neighbours instead of legally dubious controls.
📄 Read the full paper 🔗 tinyurl.com/Schengen-Ber...
📄 Read the full paper 🔗 tinyurl.com/Schengen-Ber...
Return hubs have gained traction by the Commission’s proposal for a return regulation. Yet, the concept is controversial.
In the first #BerlinPerspectives of 2026, Svenja Niederfranke shows why clear definitions are crucial for informed decision-making in the EU. 🔗 tinyurl.com/returnhubs
@dgap.org
In the first #BerlinPerspectives of 2026, Svenja Niederfranke shows why clear definitions are crucial for informed decision-making in the EU. 🔗 tinyurl.com/returnhubs
@dgap.org
January 22, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Return hubs have gained traction by the Commission’s proposal for a return regulation. Yet, the concept is controversial.
In the first #BerlinPerspectives of 2026, Svenja Niederfranke shows why clear definitions are crucial for informed decision-making in the EU. 🔗 tinyurl.com/returnhubs
@dgap.org
In the first #BerlinPerspectives of 2026, Svenja Niederfranke shows why clear definitions are crucial for informed decision-making in the EU. 🔗 tinyurl.com/returnhubs
@dgap.org
How can Europe regain its competitive edge?
With Germany facing recession & industrial struggles, urgent action is needed.
Tobias Hofelich & Klara Stecker outline a path forward and give recommendations for the new German government in the latest #BerlinPerspectives 🔗 tinyurl.com/EUcompetitiveness
With Germany facing recession & industrial struggles, urgent action is needed.
Tobias Hofelich & Klara Stecker outline a path forward and give recommendations for the new German government in the latest #BerlinPerspectives 🔗 tinyurl.com/EUcompetitiveness
February 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
How can Europe regain its competitive edge?
With Germany facing recession & industrial struggles, urgent action is needed.
Tobias Hofelich & Klara Stecker outline a path forward and give recommendations for the new German government in the latest #BerlinPerspectives 🔗 tinyurl.com/EUcompetitiveness
With Germany facing recession & industrial struggles, urgent action is needed.
Tobias Hofelich & Klara Stecker outline a path forward and give recommendations for the new German government in the latest #BerlinPerspectives 🔗 tinyurl.com/EUcompetitiveness
In einem konfliktgeladenen geoökonomischen Umfeld teilen Deutschland und die EU ein strategisches Interesse an offenem Handel.
CLAUDIA SCHMUCKER analysiert, was das für die deutsche #Handelspolitik bedeutet.
#BerlinPerspectives
CLAUDIA SCHMUCKER analysiert, was das für die deutsche #Handelspolitik bedeutet.
#BerlinPerspectives
Stärkung des regelbasierten Handels: Deutschlands Rolle in der EU-Handelspolitik
Ein Blog über die Demokratie in Europa
www.foederalist.eu
October 13, 2025 at 7:46 AM
In einem konfliktgeladenen geoökonomischen Umfeld teilen Deutschland und die EU ein strategisches Interesse an offenem Handel.
CLAUDIA SCHMUCKER analysiert, was das für die deutsche #Handelspolitik bedeutet.
#BerlinPerspectives
CLAUDIA SCHMUCKER analysiert, was das für die deutsche #Handelspolitik bedeutet.
#BerlinPerspectives
#India 🇮🇳 is a key partner in shaping #Germany’s 🇩🇪 & Europe’s 🇪🇺 position vis-à-vis China & Russia. Garima Mohan
argues in the new edition of #BerlinPerspectives that Germany should advance cooperation in the areas of security, economic policy & strategic alignment.
➡️ tinyurl.com/germany-india
argues in the new edition of #BerlinPerspectives that Germany should advance cooperation in the areas of security, economic policy & strategic alignment.
➡️ tinyurl.com/germany-india
September 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
#India 🇮🇳 is a key partner in shaping #Germany’s 🇩🇪 & Europe’s 🇪🇺 position vis-à-vis China & Russia. Garima Mohan
argues in the new edition of #BerlinPerspectives that Germany should advance cooperation in the areas of security, economic policy & strategic alignment.
➡️ tinyurl.com/germany-india
argues in the new edition of #BerlinPerspectives that Germany should advance cooperation in the areas of security, economic policy & strategic alignment.
➡️ tinyurl.com/germany-india
In a conflict-ridden geo-economic environment, Germany and the EU share a strategic interest in open trade.
CLAUDIA SCHMUCKER analyses what that means for German #tradepolicy.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social @dgap.org
CLAUDIA SCHMUCKER analyses what that means for German #tradepolicy.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social @dgap.org
Strengthening rules-based trade: Germany’s role in EU trade policy
Ein Blog über die Demokratie in Europa
www.foederalist.eu
October 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
In a conflict-ridden geo-economic environment, Germany and the EU share a strategic interest in open trade.
CLAUDIA SCHMUCKER analyses what that means for German #tradepolicy.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social @dgap.org
CLAUDIA SCHMUCKER analyses what that means for German #tradepolicy.
#BerlinPerspectives @iep-berlin.bsky.social @dgap.org
Gegen die demokratische Regression in #Ungarn wird Druck aus Brüssel allein nicht genügen. Es ist an der Zeit, dass Deutschland und andere EU-Länder aktiv werden und eine Strategie des #BitingIntergovernmentalism entwickeln.
Von YORK ALBRECHT
#BerlinPerspectives #Rechtsstaatlichkeit
Von YORK ALBRECHT
#BerlinPerspectives #Rechtsstaatlichkeit
Eine Strategie gegen Ungarns demokratische Regression: „Biting intergovermentalism“, made in Ber...
Von York Albrecht
www.foederalist.eu
November 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Gegen die demokratische Regression in #Ungarn wird Druck aus Brüssel allein nicht genügen. Es ist an der Zeit, dass Deutschland und andere EU-Länder aktiv werden und eine Strategie des #BitingIntergovernmentalism entwickeln.
Von YORK ALBRECHT
#BerlinPerspectives #Rechtsstaatlichkeit
Von YORK ALBRECHT
#BerlinPerspectives #Rechtsstaatlichkeit
One year after taking office, the #Merz government’s EU policy offers a mixed balance sheet:
improved coordination, but little reform drive and no strategic vision for Europe.
New #BerlinPerspectives by Julian Plottka 🔗http://tinyurl.com/bp-middle-power
improved coordination, but little reform drive and no strategic vision for Europe.
New #BerlinPerspectives by Julian Plottka 🔗http://tinyurl.com/bp-middle-power
May 7, 2026 at 9:39 AM
One year after taking office, the #Merz government’s EU policy offers a mixed balance sheet:
improved coordination, but little reform drive and no strategic vision for Europe.
New #BerlinPerspectives by Julian Plottka 🔗http://tinyurl.com/bp-middle-power
improved coordination, but little reform drive and no strategic vision for Europe.
New #BerlinPerspectives by Julian Plottka 🔗http://tinyurl.com/bp-middle-power
Germany promised a #Zeitenwende. 3 years on, its role in Europe’s security remains unclear.
In our latest #BerlinPerspectives, Oleksiy Kandyuk explores how the new German government can move from promise to practice in shaping 🇪🇺 #security architecture.
👉 tinyurl.com/after-zeitenwende
In our latest #BerlinPerspectives, Oleksiy Kandyuk explores how the new German government can move from promise to practice in shaping 🇪🇺 #security architecture.
👉 tinyurl.com/after-zeitenwende
September 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Germany promised a #Zeitenwende. 3 years on, its role in Europe’s security remains unclear.
In our latest #BerlinPerspectives, Oleksiy Kandyuk explores how the new German government can move from promise to practice in shaping 🇪🇺 #security architecture.
👉 tinyurl.com/after-zeitenwende
In our latest #BerlinPerspectives, Oleksiy Kandyuk explores how the new German government can move from promise to practice in shaping 🇪🇺 #security architecture.
👉 tinyurl.com/after-zeitenwende
#Schengen turns 40 – as borders controls quietly return.
In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Johanna Hase argues their costs outweigh their contested effects.
Read the full argument 🔗 tinyurl.com/bd7atnrt
#EU #borders
In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Johanna Hase argues their costs outweigh their contested effects.
Read the full argument 🔗 tinyurl.com/bd7atnrt
#EU #borders
June 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#Schengen turns 40 – as borders controls quietly return.
In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Johanna Hase argues their costs outweigh their contested effects.
Read the full argument 🔗 tinyurl.com/bd7atnrt
#EU #borders
In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Johanna Hase argues their costs outweigh their contested effects.
Read the full argument 🔗 tinyurl.com/bd7atnrt
#EU #borders
With the new federal government, hopes are growing for a stronger German leadership role in the EU. But how can it fulfil these expectations?
In the latest issue of #BerlinPerspectives, Julian Plottka analyses the European policy positions of the major German parties.
Read here: tinyurl.com/5n7f4uzt
In the latest issue of #BerlinPerspectives, Julian Plottka analyses the European policy positions of the major German parties.
Read here: tinyurl.com/5n7f4uzt
April 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
With the new federal government, hopes are growing for a stronger German leadership role in the EU. But how can it fulfil these expectations?
In the latest issue of #BerlinPerspectives, Julian Plottka analyses the European policy positions of the major German parties.
Read here: tinyurl.com/5n7f4uzt
In the latest issue of #BerlinPerspectives, Julian Plottka analyses the European policy positions of the major German parties.
Read here: tinyurl.com/5n7f4uzt
May 15, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Der neue wirtschaftspolitische Steuerungsrahmen der EU wird auch über den Stellenwert der sozialen Dimension bestimmen. Deutschland sollte seine traditionelle Fixierung auf Haushaltsfragen überwinden und mehr soziale Konvergenz unterstützen.
Von BJÖRN HACKER
#BerlinPerspectives #EUsozialpolitik
Von BJÖRN HACKER
#BerlinPerspectives #EUsozialpolitik
Vergesst nicht die soziale Dimension! Zur Ermöglichung sozialer Konvergenz in einem neuen europäischen Governance-Rahmen
Von Björn Hacker
www.foederalist.eu
February 21, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Der neue wirtschaftspolitische Steuerungsrahmen der EU wird auch über den Stellenwert der sozialen Dimension bestimmen. Deutschland sollte seine traditionelle Fixierung auf Haushaltsfragen überwinden und mehr soziale Konvergenz unterstützen.
Von BJÖRN HACKER
#BerlinPerspectives #EUsozialpolitik
Von BJÖRN HACKER
#BerlinPerspectives #EUsozialpolitik