Dr. Henning Hoff

At first glance, it seems simple: whoever wins the CDU leadership in January will then become the next German chancellor. However, there are still a few obstacles on the actual path to succeed Merkel.

The election of Joe Biden has lifted the mood in Berlin. While Chancellor Angela Merkel seems focused on picking up where she left off with Barack Obama, one big idea as to what to offer the incoming US administration is taking shape: making common cause against China in the security realm.

Germany has become dangerously cavalier when it comes to the country’s vital relationship with the United States.

The German chancellor is about to preside over her second EU presidency. Conflicts over the EU budget, Brexit, and China are looming large.