Germany After the 2025 Federal Election
The 2025 Munich Security Conference underscored a pivotal shift in transatlantic relations: Europe must learn to stand more firmly on its own. With the outcome of Germany’s federal election, the country now faces a crucial test—shouldering greater security responsibilities beyond its traditional role as an economic powerhouse. In response, DGAP experts provide clear, actionable recommendations for how the new government can bolster Germany’s position in a world that is becoming increasingly fragmented.
Intergovernmental Partnerships in Climate Change Mitigation
The Case for an EU-US Economic Security Alliance
Despite much goodwill on both sides, trade and economic relations between the United States and Europe have remained strained. Working together to collectively improve transatlantic geoeconomic security would offer a way forward.
How Feminist Foreign Policy Can Help Overcome Outdated Dichotomies
Germany has a long—and flawed—history of debating whether values or interests should take precedence in foreign policy decision-making. Feminist foreign policy could provide an impetus to leave this behind.
Germany Needs to Take the EU’s De-Risking From China More Seriously
With another Trump presidency in the offing, Berlin should accelerate efforts to reduce Europe's economic dependencies on China.
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Europe’s Turn: Insights from the Paris Defense and Strategy Forum
Germany will have to act swiftly with its European partners to address the US withdrawal from transatlantic security. Our guests share fresh insights from the Paris Defense and Strategy Forum hosted by President Emmanuel Macron from March 11 to 13. They also identify priorities for Franco-German relations.
