Tag Archives: Germany

Germany’s New Role in Europe: From Taskmaster to Petitioner

The costs of absorbing five million immigrants could easily reach the costs of German reunification — over one trillion euros over 30 years.

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Angela Merkel and the 10-Year Rule

If there is an iron law of European politics, it is for leaders to get out at the top as the ten-year rule completes its cycle.

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Germany’s Immigration Challenge

We have to make an honest assessment of costs and benefits of the migration crisis.

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The Return of the “Ugly German”: Unavoidable?

Europe may fear Germany, but the European project needs it.

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National Liberation Fronts: United Against the Euro

Why establishment parties in Europe are increasingly left defenseless against a hardening opposition against the euro.

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A Letter to My German Friends

From the Vietnam War to the eurozone crisis: What today’s Germany must learn from LBJ.

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Turkey and the EU’s Self-Righteousness

Europe tends to belittle the vitality of the political debate inside Turkey and the creativity of its civil society.

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Britain: Well Done, Gordon Brown!

Britain outside the eurozone: Still the right call.

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EU: On the Road to a Tallin Treaty?

A prediction about what lies ahead for the European Union.

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The Failure of Politics: Merkel’s Euro Debacle?

On the costs of the illusion that the Euro would only bring benefits.

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