The Maaßen case is not just a Germany’s business. The affair is also being closely watched abroad. In addition to Chancellor Merkel’s weakness in decision-making, the observers are struck by the poor constitution of the German rule of law. Mehr
It was his last big speech before the European elections: President Juncker spoke on the “state of the Union”. However, he did not dare to take an honest stock of the situation. Yet the true state of the Union is anything but pleasing. Mehr
Until now, German Foreign Minister Maas gave the Atlanticist. But now he is cautiously distancing himself from the US – kind of. Mehr
He did it. As expected, US President Trump has now imposed his protectionist duties on EU steel and aluminium. This is a defeat for the German supporters of a special transatlantic relationship, the so-called “Transatlantiker”. Mehr
This blog is not sponsored by EPP. Nor does it provide any “exclusive” information from the executive board of the EU Commission. This is not “Politico” – otherwise you would not be able to read what follows. Mehr
Those declared dead live longer. This also applies to British Prime Minister May: in Brussels, her downfall was predicted last summer – and now she has, surprisingly, completed the first phase of Brexit. Still, May’s got a problem. Mehr
Is the Brexit deal good for European citizens in the UK – and for British citizens in the EU? An interview with Jane Golding from the association “British in Europe” Mehr
