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. (April 9, 2024)
German Politics and Ties to Russia
EU’s Russiagate Hits German Far Right – Nicholas Vinocur, Politico EU
German Far-Right Hit by Accusations of Russia Ties – Euractiv
German Far-Right AfD Party Looking Into Alleged Russia Links – Arne Delfs, Bloomberg
The German SPD’s Foolish Attachment to Putin’s Russia – Wolfgang Münchau, The New Statesman
NATO’s 75th Anniversary, Security, and Defense
Wenn die Amerikaner an Bord bleiben sollen, muss die Nato europäischer werden – Margarita Mathiopoulos and Volker Stanzel, Die Welt
On NATO’s 75th Birthday, Fear of Trump Overshadows Celebrations – Emily Rauhala and John Hudson, The Washington Post
Von wegen hirntot – die Nato ist quicklebendig – Carsten Volkery, Handelsblatt
At 75, NATO Is Still Worth the Price – John R. Deni, Carnegie Europe
On 75th Anniversary, NATO is At a Serious Crossroads – Robert E. Hunter, Responsible Statecraft
Trump’s NATO Hostility and Russia Relations Trace Back to 1987 – Philip E. Auerswald, The Hill
Germany, France and Poland: This Moment May Define Our Children’s Future – Annalena Baerbock, et.al., Politico EU
Business and the Economy
Will Italy Replace Germany as Europe’s Economic Powerhouse? – Nicholas Martin, Deutsche Welle
Reformdruck? „Der Abstieg des Standorts Deutschland ist für viele gar nicht sichtbar“ – Karsten Seibel, Deutsche Welle
Germany’s Weakness Is Bad for Europe – Ana Palacio, Project Syndicate
Why Are More German Firms Moving from China to Japan? – Julian Ryall, Deutsche Welle
TTC, Technology, and AI
EU Officials Scramble to Prove Trade and Technology Council Will Survive Trump – Alexandra Brzozowski, et. al., Euractiv
How Europe Can Harness Innovation as a Springboard to Recovery and Prosperity – Jim Kohlenberger, Newsweek
EU-US Trade and Technology Council to Talk Green Transition and AI – Benjamin Roche, Institute of Export & International Trade