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
et al.

Germany Should Reengage with a United Kingdom in Flux

Seven years after the Brexit vote shocked Germany, it’s time for the two countries to rediscover common ground. Unfortunately, Berlin is sitting on its hands.

Author/s
Dr. Henning Hoff
IPQ
Berlin Cable
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Why Europe Needs to Rediscover the Art of Political Innovation

Squeezed between the United States and China when it comes to innovation, the EU has been pointing to the “Brussels Effect.” Producing rules, though, does not compensate for not producing things. Europe needs more inclusive structures that reach beyond its borders rather than closing them down.

Author/s
Dr. Roderick Parkes
IPQ
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Trumps Abkehr von Europa und die Folgen für unsere Sicherheitspolitik

Der Eklat vor laufenden Kameras beim Treffen zwischen Wolodymyr Selenskyj und Donald Trump im Oval Office hat das transatlantische Verhältnis schwer erschüttert. Die Politik von Trump und insbesondere die Suspendierung der US-Unterstützung für die Ukraine stellen nicht nur deren Verteidigungsfähigkeit infrage, sondern rütteln über die Täter-Opfer-Umkehr zugleich an den Grundfesten der westlichen Wertegemeinschaft. Die sofortige Übernahme größerer sicherheitspolitischer Verantwortung seitens der Europäer ist daher unausweichlich. Vor diesem Hintergrund präsentiert Botschafter Prof. Dr. h.c.

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