German Council on Foreign Relations

  • Seismograph Sachsen

    Die (Anti-)Zeitenwende in Transformationsregionen
    Diese explorative Studie untersucht Sachsen als Seismograph für die gesellschaftliche Resonanz des sicherheitspolitischen Kurswechsels in Ostdeutschland.
    Author/s
    Friedrich Opitz
    Report
  • As Bosnia Votes, Western Consensus Is Broken

    What Germany and the EU Need to Do
    Both Brussels and Berlin must prepare to play a bigger role in the future of a country that remains a key node of regional stability and European security.
    Author/s
    Milan Nič
    Nikola Xaviereff
    Memo
  • In den Sturm: 5 Jahre Zentrum für Klima und Außenpolitik

    Event

    Kriege, Handelskonflikte, Pandemie und Extremwetter: Die vergangenen fünf Jahre waren von zahlreichen Krisen geprägt. Unter dem Titel „In den Sturm“ blickt das Zentrum für Klima und Außenpolitik anlässlich seines fünfjährigen Bestehens auf seine Arbeit zurück und nach vorn.

  • No Time to Lose

    How to Protect the EU’s Budgetary Architecture from a Rogue Member State
    Member states must limit risks within the ongoing negotiations and strengthen the long-term resilience of the EU’s budgetary architecture.
    Author/s
    Linn Selle
    Cédric Koch
    Policy Brief

As Bosnia Votes, Western Consensus Is Broken

What Germany and the EU Need to Do
Author/s
Milan Nič
Nikola Xaviereff
Both Brussels and Berlin must prepare to play a bigger role in the future of a country that remains a key node of regional stability and European security.
Memo

Why Germany Should Not De-risk from France

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Germany is asking itself whether it can continue to trust France if the far-right Marine Le Pen is elected president next spring. But that is the wrong question.

Author/s
Joseph de Weck
IPQ
Euroscope
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Deterrence Is Now Key. But Don’t Forget About Arms Control

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The Europeans should offer their expertise in setting up channels of communication and other arms-control measures to their Indo-Pacific partners. Such know-how may become useful sooner rather than later.

Author/s
Aylin Matlé
IPQ
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The AfD Wins Again, but Merz Clings On

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Germany’s far right has had another strong showing in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the chancellor’s CDU failing to enter the parliament. Without a challenger ready to pounce, however, Merz is likely to stay in office—for now.

Author/s
Henning Hoff
IPQ
Berlin Cable
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Canada’s “Associate EU Membership”: What’s in a Name?

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has offered Canada an “associate EU membership.” While the precise meaning is elusive, there is great potential for closer cooperation.

Author/s
Claudia Schmucker
Linn Selle
IPQ
The Future Shape of Europe
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Remaking America: The Midterms and the D/democratic Opposition in Trump’s America

With the 2026 US midterm elections approaching, we examine the state of the Democratic Party amid internal debates, changing public opinion and a series of closely watched primary races. The discussion looks at key House and Senate contests, the growing influence of the party’s progressive wing, the issues motivating voters and President Trump’s approval ratings.

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