The demise of the current Merkel government is not the most likely outcome yet. Both CSU and CDU would have too much to lose from it.
A European Future for the Balkans? Detoured Yet Again?
The upcoming European Council Summit may well focus on migration — rather than the enlargement issue.
Italy: The Master of Its Fate
If Italy’s government tames its radical instincts it could be allowed to get away with a few things. But if it is confrontational with the EU it will be heading for trouble.
Germany’s Coming Macron Migration Policy Shocker
Germany’s SPD has long seen Macron as a beacon of hope. But his stance on migration policy will greatly frustrate them – and rob Angela Merkel of her European cover.
Will Merkel Fall?
If the CSU does not agree to any compromise on migration policy, Merkel’s government may fall apart.
Kate Spade’s Suicide: The Broader Context
The suicide of fashion designer Kate Spade highlights the rising trend of people taking their own life in the United States.
Italian Reality Check: Six False Assumptions
The new Italian government seems keen to play blame games – and pursuing economic solutions that have already failed conclusively in the past.
Erdogan’s Hostage Diplomacy: Why We Need a Transatlantic Response
Only a strong and coordinated response can deter the Turkish president from continuing to use Western nationals as pawns to advance his political agenda.
Germany, Beware of Uber’s “New” Ridesharing Model
Uber’s new CEO presents a kinder, gentler face of his company. But don’t be fooled. The business model hasn’t changed.
How to Shape the EU in the Post-Brexit Era
The EU is not a mono-directional train headed toward “ever closer union.” An “ever better union” with a clear focus on the principle of subsidiarity might be more like it.























