Denmark Forces Women to Unveil
Denmark’s ban against the burka and niqab signals a dangerous trend in Europe.
Putin and Erdoğan Knock Again at Merkel’s Door
Sanctions force the two autocrats to negotiate with Germany over Syria.
Austria’s Imperial Presidency
Austria’s 2018 presidency of the European Council is historic—and prophetic.
No End in Sight for Germany’s New Military Budget
Germany prepares for a massive military increase.
Guttenberg Calls for German Intervention in Syria
Former defense minister says he has had enough of Germany’s ‘cheap excuses.’
The Return of the Cross in Bavaria
Despite separation of church and state, Bavaria demands that every government building hang Christian crosses.
Viktor Orbán’s Reelection: Another ‘King’ Secures His Reign
Rather than foreshadowing a failed European project, Orbán’s victory points to the rise of a stronger European power.
Russia Tests Europe’s Nerves in the Baltic Sea
As their aggressive neighbor strengthens its military, how scared should East Europeans be?
German Government Increases Security, Surveillance Powers
Interior Minister Horst Seehofer: ‘Safety is a human right. A strong state does not tolerate a legal vacuum.’
Germany Approves New Russian Gas Pipeline
Many are bewildered by Germany’s apparent surrender to Russia’s wishes. In fact, the two are dividing Europe between themselves.
Spies Spying on Spies: Germany Sets Up New Counterespionage Unit
For the first time since the Cold War, Germany’s Intelligence Service resurrects its counterespionage unit and moves into new headquarters.
German Interior Minister: Christianity, Not Islam, Shapes Germany
Chancellor Merkel disagrees, but most Germans agree with Horst Seehofer: ‘Islam does not belong to Germany.’
Germany to Lead NATO Forces in the Baltic
Berlin takes command of another military headquarters.
Can Another Grand Coalition Solve Germany’s Problems?
Germany’s months without a stable government are about to end, but its problems are certain to continue.
New NATO Headquarters to Fall Under German Command
Germany’s Bundeswehr has been charged with establishing and commanding a new nato military headquarters.
Germany’s Far-Right Party Now Second-Most Popular
Mainstream parties sink in the polls as upstart Alternative für Deutschland surges ahead.
Why Germany Is Arming Certain African and Middle Eastern Nations
German government sets record for weapons exports.
Europe’s ‘Underground’ Army
To many, Europe today is a military weakling. It has looked this way before—only to shock the world with its strength.
German Leopard Tanks Rolling Into Syria
German weapons exports to Turkey are controversial, but even critics don’t realize that Germany’s geopolitical strategy is putting much more at stake.
More Germans Turning to Left- and Right-Wing Extremism
A toxic mixture is simmering in Germany, one that has previously boiled over into fascism.
Germany Quietly Working to Unite European Militaries
The Germans have already begun training their officers to lead a European military.
Austria’s New Government Shows Germany the Way
Is Europe ready for the far right?
What Do Muslims and German Right-wing Extremists Have in Common? Their Hatred for Jews
Anti-Semitism is rising significantly in Germany.
Trump’s Jerusalem Speech Is an Opportunity for Europe
EU foreign policy chief: Europe is forced to act in Jerusalem to preserve peace.
