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A new German European policy: Merz’ Intergovernmentalism or von der Leyen’s Supranationalisation?

Berlin Perspectives

Many eyes follow the ongoing coalition talks between the conversatives and social democrats closely: will the new German government take on a stronger leadership role in the European Union?Julian Plottka analyses how German European policy could develop in the future.

From Decline to Dynamism: Germany's Role in Restoring EU Competitiveness

Berlin Perspectives

Europe's competitiveness is in danger. Ongoing crises, investment backlogs and fiscal constraints are putting pressure on the German economy in particular. Structural reforms and a clear economic policy strategy are urgently needed.

Fighting Fire with Fire? Transatlantic Economic Relations after the U.S. Elections

Berlin Perspectives

The return of Donald Trump could burden global trade with tariffs and weakened international institutions. Germany's export-oriented economy faces challenges such as dependence on the USA and the pressure of green and digital transformation.

Report: Rebuilding the European security architecture

Russia's war of aggression and hybrid threats underline the importance of resilient democracies for Europe´s security. In order to realign the European security architecture, it is therefore essential to draw lessons from the Ukrainian population´s resilience.

The European Defense Union needs more German drive

Berlin Perspectives

Germany's reorganisation of its foreign and security policy is neglecting the European level. Short-term decisions and reluctance towards EU initiatives are slowing down progress. With stronger German impulses, the defense union could gain momentum.

Study: German companies in Hungary

democratic backsliding

How do deficits in the rule of law in Hungary affect German companies and the European single market? The study defines 'illiberal economic policies' with which the Hungarian government wants to nationalize strategic sectors.

Germany and the latest EU reform proposals

Berlin Perspectives

In this edition of the Berlin Perspectives, the authors call on the German government to intensify its efforts of strengthening European democracy through reforms at the very beginning of the new European legislative period.

Introducing #RESILIOtoolbox: the way forward to rule of law resilience

The toolbox offers ideas for concrete policy measures aiming at a more resilient rule of law in the EU. It draws from the results of a robust data analysis conducted in the RESILIO project.

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Background papers: "Between repression and democratic conviction: Perspectives for the Belarusian civil society"

VisiBYlity Belarus

Civil society in Belarus faces enormous challenges, which are analysed in detail in two background papers. The first analyses the reality of state repression. The second paper analyses the role and resilience of Belarusian women.

Rethink Poland: Poliy Paper

democratic backsliding

What is needed for a new German strategy towards Poland in view of the change of government in Warsaw in late 2023? This includes the revival of the Weimar Triangle, a proactive rapprochement on an equal footing and the search for synergies at EU level.

Don’t forget the social dimension! Enabling social convergence in a new European governance framework

Berlin Perspectives

The planned new economic governance framework of the EU is of utter importance not only in a pure economic sense: It will determine the place of the social dimension within the integration process.

Strategic Realignment in Turbulent times

What strategic priorities should the EU set considering global circumstances in 2024, the European election year? Experts discussed these and other questions with Jim Cloos, Secretary General of the Trans European Studies Association (TEPSA).

Germany’s EU Climate Policy: A Call to Action

Berlin Perspectives

Germany is expected to champion the EU’s green transition and fight against climate change. This Berlin Perspective policy brief explores how Germany has often failed to fulfil these expectations and how it can live up to them in the future.

Background Papers: “Between Solidarity and Pressure – Belarusians in Europe“

VisiBYlity Belarus

The background papers take a look at current topics related to Belarus: one sheds light on current challenges faced by Belarusians in the diaspora, while the other analyses the behaviour of the Belarusian regime in an international context.

Grand finale or just another episode: Agreeing on the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum

Berlin Perspectives

A few months before the next European elections, the pressure on decision-makers to reach an agreement on the new migration and asylum package is high. The new Berlin Perspectives provides an assessment of how the new rules should be implemented.

Hungary and ‘biting intergovernmentalism’, made in Berlin

Berlin Perspectives

While the European Commission is the ‘Guardian of the Treaties’, there is also potential for stronger protection of the EU’s fundamental values by its member states. Germany should increase its cooperation with like-minded member states to defend democracy and the rule of law.

Policy Brief: How to support democratisation in the Western Balkans?

How successful are democratisation processes in the Western Balkans? This Policy Brief sheds light on the EU’s approach towards democratic processes in the region and suggests ways forward how to support them more effectively

Policy Paper: Defending liberal democracy

rethink Hungary

Democracy and the rule of law have been eroding in Hungary since 2010. In view of Hungary's tendencies towards autocratization, the policy paper contains recommendations on how the German government should respond bilaterally, multilaterally, and at the EU level.

Policy Analysis Toolbox: Guideline for analytical publications

From policy problem to communication of possible solutions: The toolbox guides young think tankers and researchers through the process of creating an analytical publication with many practical tips, examples and templates.

EU, Latin America & the Carribbean – still „natural partners“?

Berlin Perspectives

The EU has withdrawn from Latin America and the Caribbean in the last decade, but needs to win back its traditional partners to strengthen multilateralism. Recognising ideational differences on how to promote democracy, development and peace would be a step in this direction.