FEATURED COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS
Issue Brief
May 8, 2026
Can Friedrich Merz’s chancellorship survive?
By
Phyllis Berry
One year into his chancellorship, Friedrich Merz heads a government beset by economic stagnation, low public approval, and coalition tensions.

Dispatches
May 5, 2026
‘Zeitenwende’ is anchoring Germany’s role as a Baltic Sea Power
By
Anna Wieslander
The Merz government has been keen to emphasize that Germany is a trustworthy and long-term security provider in the region.
Report
Nov 10, 2025
Germany’s policy on China: From win-win to strategic competition
By
Valbona Zeneli
Germany’s China policy has shifted from economic optimism to cautious competition—balancing trade interests with mounting security concerns. Once built on deep interdependence, Berlin now prioritizes “de-risking” and resilience in its approach to Beijing.
