Actually European!? 2024 Dossier The "Actually European?! 2024" study delves into the German population's perception of Germany's role in the EU for the sixth consecutive year. Moreover, it provides insights into how Germans view the European elections.
Actually European!? 2024 Summary The European elections 2024 take place from June 6th to 9th against the backdrop of multiple crises. Our study captures the mood of citizens before the election and shows that interest in the European elections is high. By Johannes Hillje and Christine Pütz
The German Government Must Take a Leading Role in the EU böll.kolumne By blocking numerous EU legislative processes, Germany’s three-party “traffic light coalition” has wreaked havoc in Brussels. Given the uncertainty surrounding the makeup of the new European Parliament and the presidential election in the United States, it is clear that a U-turn is needed in German EU policy. By Jan Philipp Albrecht
Lessons from the Kosovo war: no time for European complacency Analysis The Kosovo war of 25 years ago serves as a reminder that frozen conflicts and bilateral disputes cannot be swept under the rug for long. In the current geopolitical environment, they will blow up in Europe’s face. By Agon Maliqi
Transatlantic Unity for a Ukrainian Victory Analysis In view of the upcoming US elections and the difficult situation on the battlefield, there is a need for urgency and clarity about Western support for Ukraine in the coming months. By Mattia Nelles
The role of the UK in a new European Security Architecture Analysis The United Kingdom has developed its contribution to European security in the context of its withdrawal from the EU. However, a more formal relationship between the two in the areas of foreign, security and defence policy remains to be desired. By Richard G. Whitman
Indo-Pacific Calling: Where is the US heading and what does it mean for Europe? Analysis The geopolitical centre of gravity is shifting towards the Indo-Pacific. What are the implications for the transatlantic relationship? By Christina Keßler
The never-ending debate of the European Army and why it is unhelpful Analysis Ever since its first proposal in the 1950s, the European army has been a ghost in the system of European Defence debates. But it is an unhelpful and distracting concept for the challenges that the EU and Europe more broadly are currently facing. By Ulrike Franke
Hard Power or Diplomatic Power? Europe Has Faded From the World Stage Analysis Whether hard power projection or diplomacy, Europe’s role on the world stage might already have evaporated. This article analyses three aspects of a dwindling Europe in the global security realm. By Daniel Peter
Silencing Voices in Italy: The Erosion of Media Freedom Report Italy's media is in crisis, battling legal onslaughts and facing a surge of censorship one year after the establishment of the far-right government led by Giorgia Meloni. By Sielke Kelner