The ACG brings its members a compilation of timely analyses and opinion pieces on transatlantic issues. Articles are then posted to the website the following week. (March 3, 2025)
The ACG regularly hosts a discussion with a journalist based in Germany on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. Listen to this week’s Kaffeepause with Klaus-Dieter Frankenberger, former Foreign Editor at the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and Nadine Lindner, Correspondent with Deutschlandradio.
Germany’s Political Path Forward
German Election Rekindles Old Divisions – Hanna Cokelaere and Lucia Mackenzie, Politico EU
After German Election Win, Can Merz Deliver Leadership At Home and in Europe? – Nicolai von Ondarza, Chatham House
Wie geht es weiter? – Michael Sommer, Cicero
Germany: Now for the Real Zeitenwende – Jan Techau, CEPA
Germany’s Chance to Lead Europe Strategically – Judy Dempsey, Carnegie Europe
Can Germany’s Humbled Political Establishment Regroup? – John Kampfner, Politico EU
The AfD Is Now Germany’s Main Opposition Party. Here’s What to Expect – Christoph Rauwald and Arne Delfs, Bloomberg
Der AfD-Wähler, das unbekannte Wesen – Henryk M. Broder, Die Welt
Germany Can Turbocharge Europe’s Renewal – If It Will Only Seize This Moment – Timothy Garton Ash, The Guardian
Viele Deutsche haben kein Vertrauen mehr in die Politik – aber sie machen es sich oft zu einfach – Mareen Linnartz, Süddeutsche Zeitung
What Germany’s Election Means for the Western Left – Bartosz M. Rydliński, Project Syndicate
Friedrich Merz
Germany’s New Leader Should Remember Who His Friends Are – Bloomberg
Watch: Can Merz Steer Germany Out of Crisis – Deutsche Welle
For Years, Germany Has Looked Inward. Its Next Leader Doesn’t Have That Luxury. – Sophia Besch and Saskia Brechenmacher, Carnegie Europe
Merz Gets Off to a Zigzagging Start – Henning Hoff, Internationale Politik Quarterly
Future of the Transatlantic Relationship
Trump, Merz and the Future of the US-German Friendship – Carla Bleiker, Deutsche Welle
Listen: Es geht den USA nur noch um Deals – Norbert Röttgen, Deutschlandfunk
It’s the Liberal German Dilemma: Merz Is Anathema, but He Might Stand Up to Trump – John Kampfner, The Guardian
Note to Europe: Stay Calm and Don’t Retaliate – Agathe Demaris, Foreign Policy
What Do Germany’s Election Results Mean for Asia Ties? – Srinivas Mazumdaru, Deutsche Welle
Climate and Energy Politics
Europe’s Impossible Choice: Which Industries Should Survive the Green Transition? – Zia Weise, Politico EU
Germany Progressing Towards An Affordable And Secure Energy System – Sverre Alvik, Forbes
War in Ukraine
How to Prevent the Next War in Europe: A Five-Point Plan – Claudia Major, et al., European Council on Foreign Relations
Trump hat ein schlechtes Angebot gemacht. Selenskij kann es nicht ablehnen – Sebastian Gierke, Süddeutsche Zeitung
Trump Is a Game Changer for Ukraine and European Security – Stefan Meister, Internationale Politik Quarterly
Trump vs. Europe on Aid to Ukraine – Glenn Kessler, The Washington Post
Relations with Asia
The European Commission Is Headed to India. Here’s What to Know About the Landmark Visit – Atlantic Council
Are India and EU Growing Closer as Global Alliances Shift? – Murali Krishnan, Deutsche Welle
In the Wake of Trump: The EU’s Chance to Redefine Its India Relationship – James Crabtree, European Council on Foreign Relations
China In Eurasia Briefing: Is There A New Opening In Europe For China? – Reid Standish, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty