The European Council on Foreign Relations

Germany: the beleaguered European island

2011-09-23T08:10:44+00:00

Many outward economic indicators still tell a story of German success. Yet within the country, there are many signs of a troubled country lacking a strategic vision for itself and for Europe. The eurozone financial crisis highlights this vacuum - but the heart of the problem is political.

Re-kindling Berlin’s love for Brussels

2011-06-27T14:42:47+00:00

Germany holds the key to a modern and internationally bold Europe in the 21^stCentury. Yet Berlin has fallen out of love with Brussels. Before the rest of Europe can help re-kindle the romance, it must understand what is going on within that country.

How European is the new Germany?

2010-11-26T10:55:00+00:00

Germany has fallen out of love with Europe, and its customary role as the uncomplaining engine of the EU. But as other EU members question whether Germany is now 'going it alone', Berlin must answer questions about what Germany wants from Europe in the 21st century, and what price it is willing to pay for it.

Wie viel Europa darf es sein?

2010-10-27T12:43:32+00:00

Eine interessengeleite deutsche Europapolitik ersetzt zunehmend die historisch bedingte Symbiose zwischen Deutschland und Europa. Im post-romantischen Europa des 21.Jahrhunderts bestimmt sich Deutschlands Rolle neu – wie viel Europa darf es sein und was ist der Preis von Nicht-Europa?

Happy birthday New Germany!

2010-10-01T14:11:43+00:00

The New Germany turns twenty this weekend. The country is rightly celebrating unification, and the economic success that has followed. But Berlin seems unable to cope with the new pivotal role in Europe that stems from its success story. Instead of looking for somebody else to write the script for Europe, New Germany needs to take responsibility and help the EU establish a global role.

Immer weniger Europa

2010-10-01T09:38:18+00:00

Das neue Deutschland wächst sichtlich aus dem europäischen Haus heraus. Es profitiert von der EU, will Sie aber nicht führen und sieht sich stattdessen noch in der europäischen Opferrolle. Ist der Preis für Europa wirklich so hoch? Und sind wir nicht der große Nutznießer in der EU?

Germany goes global

2010-09-16T07:39:36+00:00

The great engine both of Europe’s economic strength and its political unity is falling out of love with its creation. Some fear that Germany has outgrown Europe - but either way the consequences of German disaffection are profound for both the EU and its other member states.

Der politische Zwerg wird zu stark

2010-06-21T12:32:09+00:00

Die Machtbalace in den deutsch-franz?sischen Beziehungen hat sich radikal verschoben.

Eine St?tze fur den Euro

2010-04-21T10:58:36+00:00

Der Euro braucht eine institutionelle Komplettierung und es h?ngt ganz wesentlich von Deutschland ab, ob das erreicht wird oder nicht.

the new Europe guerot east magazine

2010-03-02T16:11:15+00:00

Lisbon Treaty, Von Rompuy, Ashton, External Action Service: what does it all mean for Europe?

UlrikeMunichconference

2010-02-09T14:54:39+00:00

The Munich Security Conference was once again at the centre of foreign policy discussion, but Europe was an intellectual absentee

A Franco-German revival? guerot

2010-02-03T13:22:16+00:00

French and German ministers are set to meet in Paris on 4 February. While it looks like the engine that helps drive Europe is running again, we may get nothing more than handshakes.

After Lisbon Is Europe Becoming a Global Power? Gu?rot

2009-12-01T15:58:06+00:00

The European Union will start 2010 under von Rompuy and Ashton. This duo is supposed to provide the Union with a single voice in the wider world. Will it?

guerot france germany Lellouche franco-german minister

2009-11-23T15:31:50+00:00

With the rest of Europe preoccupied with the van Rompuy and Ashton appointments, the French Europe Minister, Pierre Lellouche, picked the best time to announce some bad news: there will no joint Franco-German minister.

After all the horse-trading, the final two

2009-11-20T17:00:44+00:00

The names Hermann van Rompuy and Cathy Asthon have baffled Europeans today. But they may prove to be exactly the type of names Europe needs at its top.

guerot fall of the berlin wall

2009-11-09T22:57:54+00:00

Twenty years on, the chessboard is shaking once again.

FAZ guerot Auf Deutschland kommt es an

2009-10-29T11:09:01+00:00

A piece in German on Germany's place in Europe.

Guerot Iceland EU

2009-08-05T12:24:03+00:00

The Icelandic application for EU membership is a little bit special: propelled by the economic crisis, the EU's eagerness will annoy other potential accession states.

guerot Karlsruhe

2009-07-02T13:38:35+00:00

The German Constitutional Court finally approved the Lisbon Treaty this week. But why was this necessary?

Guerot Swedish EU presidency

2009-07-01T12:29:31+00:00

Financial crisis, the stalement created by the Czech presidency, the uncertainty surrounding Lisbon and EU institutions: there is certainly a lot on the Swedish Presidency plate.

Guerot ABC European elections

2009-06-10T08:07:45+00:00

Europe's traditional social-democractic parties are being challenged by the far right, says Ulrike Guerot in a piece in Spanish.

Guerot ABC NATO transatlantic

2009-04-03T09:21:48+00:00

Perhaps it is time for a new transatlantic forum, argues Ulrike Guerot.

Nace un nuevo “amour fou” Guèrot

2009-03-18T09:36:04+00:00

An article in Spanish on transatlantic relations.

Gu?rot france germany nato

2009-03-13T14:18:41+00:00

Following France?s return to NATO military command this week, relations between Paris and Berlin remain complex.

Will the difference really make a difference? Gu?rot

2009-02-11T08:50:34+00:00

In her review of the Munich Security Conference, Ulrike Gu?rot argues that the US reassured Europe of its commitment to a multilateral approach to foreign policy. But how visible, deep and quick will the change in transatlantic relations be?

Munich Security Conference EU-US relations

2009-02-09T16:31:46+00:00

This week?s Munich Security Conference offers a platform for transatlantic change. Ulrike Gu?rot discusses three necessary paradigm shifts.

Obama EU US ECFR Guerot

2009-01-20T16:57:24+00:00

Obama will be barraged with ?wish lists? from around the world following inauguration. Ulrike Gu?rot argues the case for transatlantic relations.

Lisbon Treaty Czech Presidency Ulrike Guerot ECFR

2009-01-13T17:57:48+00:00

Ulrike Gu?rot urges the Czech Republic, the current holder of the EU Presidency, to ratify the Lisbon Treaty.

French-German disputes are tearing the EU apart Guerot long

2008-12-11T10:27:55+00:00

Nicolas Sarkozy promotes himself as the ?must-go? person in Europe and Germany reacts with a ?go-it-alone? rhetoric. The EU?s leadership tandem is out of synch, as France and Germany engage in disputes over a common energy policy, economic governance and ESDP. Ulrike Guerot thus warns that there is no vision for Europe if it is not backed by both countries.

Franco-German disputes threaten the EU Guerot

2008-12-11T10:08:48+00:00

Ulrike Gu?rot warns that there is no vision for Europe without the leadership tandem.