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.
How to Deal with a Bully
The different camps within Europe will need to come together and find ways to come to terms with Donald Trump in the White House.
A Touch of Trumpism Reaches Germany’s Election Campaign
Elon Musk has been trolling Germany’s parliamentary election campaign during the holidays. His AI-supported interventions are unlikely to have much effect, but they remind the country that it needs new ideas—which so far are lacking.
How Europe Should Deal with Trump’s Oligarch-in-Chief
As Donald Trump takes office again, tech billionaire Elon Musk will go from speaking for six companies to speaking for a $27 trillion economy. In response, Europe needs to concentrate on accumulating tech power.
Paths to the Future: Perspectives on Foreign Policy
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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.
