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Germany votes, Europe counts: Germany's foreign policy

Julian Plottka from IEP Berlin explains: ‘Germany is economically strong, but it is not a global player on its own. It can only exert geopolitical influence together with the EU.

Germany votes, Europe counts: asylum policy

Johanna Hase, scientific advisor at IEP Berlin emphasises: Asylum and migration policy does not end at Germany's borders, but must be thought of in European terms.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Influence on the neighbouring countries

Laura Worsch, research associate at IEP Berlin, explains why Germany & the EU must stand together in foreign, neighbourhood and security policy.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Youth in Europe

Valentin Petri, Vice-Chairman of the Federal Committee of the European Federalists, explains what role the Bundestag elections play for young people in Europe.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Disinformation as a weapon

Lyudmyla Melnyk from the Institute for European Politics explains how Russia is manipulating public opinion with narratives about a ‘quick peace’.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Rule of law

York Albrecht, research associate at the IEP Berlin, explains why protecting the rule of law is crucial not only for Germany, but for Europe as a whole.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Civil Society

Rainer Hub, Chairman of the Speakers' Council of the Federal Network for Civic Engagement in the German Parliamentary Elections and Europe, emphasises that our values will have no global impact without European unity.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Freedom of movement in Europe

Carolin Robert, Deputy Federal Chair of the Young European Federalists, talks about the importance of Schengen in the Bundestag elections on 23 February 2025.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Germany's role in European enlargement policy

According to Funda Tekin, Director of the Institute for European Politics, Germany plays a key role in enlargement policy and for peace and security in Europe - and thus also in the 2025 Bundestag elections. Find out more in our video.

Germany votes, Europe counts: Europe secures Germany's economic power

Christian Moos, Secretary General of the Europa-Union Deutschland, emphasises: ‘Germany's economy needs the single market, open markets and common standards. Protectionism and isolationism, on the other hand, jeopardise prosperity and jobs. Find out more in our video.

Roberta Metsola, President of the EU Parliament

What does the President of the European Parliament actually do? In our latest #EUle video, we introduce you to Roberta Metsola, the current President of the European Parliament.

António Costa, the new President of the European Council

What does the President of the European Council actually do? In our latest #EUle video, we introduce you to António Costa, the new President of the EU Council, who is considered a skilful mediator but whose election was controversial.

Kaja Kallas, the new EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs

The former Prime Minister of Estonia wants to unite Europe more strongly and make it a more self-confident player on the world stage, which has become even more important since the results of the US election.

The EU and the UN

24 October is United Nations Day. How do the EU and UN work together? Find out more about common goals and differences in our EUle video.

The US election and the EU

On 5 November, the US presidential election will take place - a decisive moment for Europe too. The result will have a significant impact on transatlantic relations and could increase both cooperation and tensions with the EU. Find out more in the EUle video.

Right-wing extremists in the European Parliament in 2024

Following the EU elections, the Parliament elected its committee chairs at the end of July. While the right-wing nationalist "European Conservatives and Reformists" received a number of posts, far-right groups were left empty-handed. Find out more in the EUle video!

Election President of the European Commission 2024

Ursula von der Leyen is running for a second term as President of the European Commission. Whether she will take over the EU's top job for another five years will be decided on Thursday. Find out more in our EUle video!

Formation of political groups in the EU Parliament 2024

On 16 July 2024, the newly elected European Parliament convenes for its first session in Strasbourg. With 720 MEPs, new political groups are forming, particularly on the right-wing fringe. EUle sheds light on the formation of political groups in the EU Parliament 2024.