Germany

Dossiers

20th Foreign Policy Conference

Published: 14 January 2020

"Multilateralism 2.0 - In Search of New Partnerships for the German and European Foreign Policy". The international order shows signs of disintegration, while global challenges become more pressing by the day. What can Germany do to save a rules-based world order? And who are Berlin's partners? We addressed these difficult questions at our 20th Foreign Policy Conference on 30 January 2020.

Articles

Foto von Imme Scholz, Vorstand der Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung

Sustainable Food Systems in Germany: Combining Organic Agriculture and Agroecology

Published: 3 February 2025

Background

While organic farming has a long-standing tradition in Germany, agroecology remains less known. How could a combination of the two approaches drive the urgently needed transformation of food systems?

By Tina Marie Jahn and Anke Kähler

More Good Humour Please! In Praise of a Politics of Joy

Published: 5 September 2024

President's column

With fresh language and contagious good cheer, US presidential candidate Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party are generating new enthusiasm for their policies. Could that also catch on here in Germany? One thing is clear: without a positive atmosphere, democratic politics in the country will face an uphill battle.

By Jan Philipp Albrecht

Lena Meyer-Landrut steht auf einer blau ausgeleuchteten Bühne und hält ein Mikrofon in der Hand. Dahinter, weniger hell beleuchtet, drei Sängerinnen. Alle vier tragen schwarze Kleider.

Germany as „Good European“ in the Eurovision Song Contest

Published: 23 April 2024

Analysis

The Europeanization of German identity runs like a red thread through Germany's post-war history and is also evident in its performances at the ESC: Germany presents itself as cosmopolitan.

By Prof. Dr. Alison Lewis

Jubelnde Menschenmenge schwenkt Europafahnen und Nationalflaggen während des Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool

Nation Branding or Building a European Identity at the Eurovision Song Contest?

Published: 22 April 2024

Analysis

Although the ESC was not intended as an instrument of European integration, it has become a symbol of it - even if the relationship between national and European identity is contradictory.

By Dr. Dean Vuletic

“The keyword must be greater European capacity for action”

Published: 15 July 2022

Interview

Anna Lührmann, Minister of State for Europe and Climate at the German Federal government, talks to Christine Pütz about the results of the "Actually European?! 2022" study and what the citizens expect from Germany’s European policy at this “turning point in history”.

By Anna Lührmann and Christine Pütz

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Publications

Budgeting for Security?

Published: 28 May 2025

Discussion Paper

As Europe rethinks its security strategy in light of global shifts, a new initiative aims to ramp up defense efforts. This paper warns the plan lacks real coordination incentives and calls for deeper reforms that tie funding to shared priorities like democratic resilience and climate security.

By Georg McCutcheon and Anton Möller

Photo: Cover of the publication "ThinkPeace #1", May 2025 Large central oval text: “Why Germany should bolster security beyond defense amidst Trump’s global impact.” Overall layout with bright green background.

Why Germany should bolster security beyond defense amidst Trump's global impact

Published: 9 May 2025

The incoming German government will have to navigate challenges that are existential to Germany, Europe. This publication applies a feminist perspective to the far-reaching impact of the second Trump administration on global peace and security.

Strengthening the EU’s Global Capacity to Act

Published: 7 November 2024

Policy Paper

The EU needs a resolute and coherent common European foreign policy to strengthen its political weight worldwide.The recommendations for action in this paper are to be understood primarily as a call to Member States to make better use of the existing scope for action within the EU treaties.

By Dr. Jana Puglierin

Shaping the EU's Financial Architecture for the Future

Published: 15 July 2024

Policy Paper

The European Union faces the enormous challenge of having to achieve the necessary climate targets it has set itself, while at the same time increasing industrial competitiveness and ensuring public services of general interest. A sustainable European financial architecture based on three pillars is needed to finance these green-social investments at EU level. It is presented in this policy paper.

By Dr. Margit Schratzenstaller and Dr. Philipp Heimberger

From «Paymaster of Europe» to «Shaper of Europeʼs future»

Published: 21 May 2019

E-Paper

Although the European Union is facing enormous political challenges, Germany has shown little initiative in European politics in recent years. Proposed reforms of other member states, such as France, have been mostly opposed on the grounds that «the German taxpayers» must not be even further burdened. This study investigates the factual and popular basis of this narrative.

The Fight for the Public Space: When Personal is Political

Published: 28 December 2016

Public space is not gender neutral. This publication brings together articles written on the basis of materials from the 5th International Gender Workshop in Tbilisi in March 2016. It shows that the history of feminism is a history not only of fighting, but also one of winning.

The Portrayal of China in German Media

Published: 14 June 2011

With their presentation of specific topics and discourses, the media construct specific realities that shape a society’s images of other regions. This comprehensive study analyzes the portrayal of China in German media. Originally published in German, this summary summary shows the essential results.

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