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In the clash of the European elites, Trumpists seem…

Many experts agree that, with the inauguration of Donald Trump on 20 January for his second term as U.S. President, major changes in the...
Christopher Tapp
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A Laundry List for the New German Government

One could be tempted to try to blame this or that political decision for the downfall of the Scholz government. It would be a...
Christopher Tapp
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From the Cold War to Maestro Verdi and the…

Russian gas exports via Soviet-era pipelines running through Ukraine came to a halt on New Year’s Day, marking the end of decades of Moscow’s...
Christopher Tapp
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Bye-bye, Wilkommenskultur but what to do with Syrian refugees?

The sudden collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has caused millions of Syrian refugees to experience a moment of immense happiness – something...
Ana Richter
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The Race for Trump’s Grace

It’s difficult to say who’s winning the race for President-elect Donald Trump’s grace, but the competition is fierce, and the number of competitors grows...
Christopher Tapp
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A 21st Century Walk to Canossa

The Walk to Canossa was Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV’s (in)famous journey to Canossa Castle in 1077, during the time of the Investiture controversy....
Arrigo Mazzi
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From Economic Powerhouse to Paper Tiger: the Story of…

For decades, Germany was Europe’s golden child—efficient, hardworking, and eternally proud of her economic success. It produced more vehicles, machines, and Bratwurst than any...
Arrigo Mazzi
2 min read

A controversial parting gift from President Biden

A presidential pardon is a rare move, and it should be so. A pardon in a not yet resolved case should be even more...
Ana Richter
3 min read

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