German Council on Foreign Relations

Germany After the 2025 Federal Election

A New Role in Europe, New Responsibility in the World

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.

Author/s
Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff
Dr. Stefan Meister
Dr. Aylin Matlé
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Russia’s Geostrategic Shifts

By launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has brought back geopolitics to Europe for good. It’s striking, however, that a country with such limited resources has been able to set the framework within which the Europeans are forced to act.

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Dr. Stefan Meister
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The Future of the Zeitenwende: A Team Power Strategy for Germany

Berlin needs international partners for a successful foreign and security policy. Unfortunately, Germany hasn’t really understood yet what it takes to be a “team power”: five rules to see it win the day.

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Dr. Roderick Parkes
IPQ
The Future of the Zeitenwende
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Preparing for a Longer War

Is a Ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia possible by 2024?
Author/s
Dr. Stefan Meister
Dr. András Rácz
Judith Heckenthaler
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Europe’s Turn: Insights from the Paris Defense and Strategy Forum

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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.

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