With a new French President at her side, Merkel feels invigorated again. She even feels a sense of destiny regarding Europe.
The Macron Effect: Can France Overtake Germany Again?
It’s not a foregone conclusion that Germany always has the upper hand economically over France.
Trump to Germany: Pay Up!
The U.S. President reflects on why Germans must be made to pay for all the wrongs they inflicted on the United States.
Is Germany Really Poverty-Stricken?
Fake facts, presented under the cover of academic neutrality, become a 2017 election topic in Germany.
The EU: Like Building a Cathedral
Will the “cathedral” – aka the EU – ever be completed? Is it worth the effort? Or might it fall down and bankrupt its builders?
The Black Box of Executive Compensation
German companies need to do much more to live up to the transparency standards required by democracy in the age of globalization.
Germany’s Past: From Shame to Fascination?
Not long ago, Germans shunned their country’s past. Now, they are far more open-eyed.
Should Germany Really Have to Spend More on Defense?
It is not on track to meet NATO commitments, but Germany argues it is paying in other ways.
Trump and Germany: On Trade Imbalances and Exchange Rates
Germany should point out to Trump that it is his own irresponsible macroeconomic policies that make the dollar strong and the euro weak.
Germany: Second Largest Foreign-Born Population
The U.S. still leads by a lot, but Germany holds second-place in the number of foreign-born residents.























