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Return hubs have gained traction by the Commission’s proposal for a return regulation. Yet, the concept is controversial.
In the first #BerlinPerspectives of 2026, Svenja Niederfranke shows why clear definitions are crucial for informed decision-making in the EU. 🔗 tinyurl.com/returnhubs
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Germany wants to lead in reshaping #EuropeanDefence, but without a coherent long-term vision, its ambition may fall short.
In #BerlinPerspectives, @pfuhrhop.bsky.social and @ronjakempin.bsky.social outline what Germany must do to turn intent into impact.
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In a conflict-ridden geo-economic environment, Germany and the EU share a strategic interest in open trade.
CLAUDIA SCHMUCKER analyses what that means for German #tradepolicy.
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In einem konfliktgeladenen geoökonomischen Umfeld teilen Deutschland und die EU ein strategisches Interesse an offenem Handel.
CLAUDIA SCHMUCKER analysiert, was das für die deutsche #Handelspolitik bedeutet.
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Der deutsch-französische Motor der EU lief zuletzt nicht rund, aber der Regierungswechsel in Deutschland 2025 bietet die Chance auf einen Neustart.
SABINE HOSCISLAWSKI analysiert, wie die Bundesregierung die bilateralen Beziehungen in Gang bringen kann.
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The EU's Franco-German engine has not been running smoothly in recent years, but the government change in Germany in 2025 provides an opportunity for a new start.
SABINE HOSCISLAWSKI explains what the German government needs to do for this to succeed.
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#Germany and the #EU are under pressure of #protectionism, #UStariffs and China's #trade policy. Claudia Schmucker analyses in the new #BerlinPerspectives: In order to remain competitive, EU unity, new free trade agreements and strong European standards are needed.
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#India 🇮🇳 is a key partner in shaping #Germany’s 🇩🇪 & Europe’s 🇪🇺 position vis-à-vis China & Russia. Garima Mohan
argues in the new edition of #BerlinPerspectives that Germany should advance cooperation in the areas of security, economic policy & strategic alignment.
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After Zeitenwende. Germany and the future of European Security
Germany promised a #Zeitenwende. 3 years on, its role in Europe’s security remains unclear.
In our latest #BerlinPerspectives, Oleksiy Kandyuk explores how the new German government can move from promise to practice in shaping 🇪🇺 #security architecture.
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#Schengen turns 40 – as borders controls quietly return.
In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Johanna Hase argues their costs outweigh their contested effects.
Read the full argument 🔗 tinyurl.com/bd7atnrt
#EU #borders
On #Schengen ’s 40th anniversary, Germany is controlling all of its borders. In #BerlinPerspectives, Johanna Hase calls for implementing #GEAS, protecting asylum rights, and real cooperation with neighbours instead of legally dubious controls.
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🇩🇪🇪🇺 What role will Germany play in shaping the EU’s future? As global challenges mount, expectations for Berlin are high. In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Julian Plottka explores 3 paths for German EU policy.
📚Read the whole paper here: tinyurl.com/2d55p4f6 🔗
#EU #Germany #Geopolitics
With the new federal government, hopes are growing for a stronger German leadership role in the EU. But how can it fulfil these expectations?
In the latest issue of #BerlinPerspectives, Julian Plottka analyses the European policy positions of the major German parties.
Read here: tinyurl.com/5n7f4uzt
🇺🇸🇪🇺The recent escalation in #EU #US trade tensions, marked by mutual #tariffs on steel and aluminium, highlights the need for a cohesive #EuropeanStrategy.
In the latest #BerlinPerspectives, Dr Tobias Hofelich & Klara Stecker advocate a two-tiered approach
📚Read here 🔗 tinyurl.com/EUcompetitiveness
How can Europe regain its competitive edge?
With Germany facing recession & industrial struggles, urgent action is needed.
Tobias Hofelich & Klara Stecker outline a path forward and give recommendations for the new German government in the latest #BerlinPerspectives 🔗 tinyurl.com/EUcompetitiveness
In his #inauguration speech, the new and old #US-President lined out his ‘America-First’
policy yesterday, including a promise to “tariff and tax foreign countries”.
Read Stormy-Annika Mildner’s take on what the DE and the #EU should do here:
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Der neue wirtschaftspolitische Steuerungsrahmen der EU wird auch über den Stellenwert der sozialen Dimension bestimmen. Deutschland sollte seine traditionelle Fixierung auf Haushaltsfragen überwinden und mehr soziale Konvergenz unterstützen.
Von BJÖRN HACKER
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The EU's new economic governance framework will also determine the place of its social dimension. Germany should overcome its traditional fixation on budgetary issues and support proposals for an EU social convergence path.
By BJÖRN HACKER
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To stop the democratic regression in #Hungary, pressure from Brussels alone will not be enough. It is time for Germany and other EU countries to take action and develop a strategy of #BitingIntergovernmentalism.
By YORK ALBRECHT
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Gegen die demokratische Regression in #Ungarn wird Druck aus Brüssel allein nicht genügen. Es ist an der Zeit, dass Deutschland und andere EU-Länder aktiv werden und eine Strategie des #BitingIntergovernmentalism entwickeln.
Von YORK ALBRECHT
#BerlinPerspectives #Rechtsstaatlichkeit