Editorial

The process of EU enlargement and reform is starting in earnest. The Europeans need to seize the opportunity to make the European Union fit for the 21st century.

Whether it's about the EU's relations with developing countries or Germany's economic model, it's time to try something new.

The stakes for Europe to recalibrate its policy vis-à-vis Beijing are rising. Berlin and Brussels have more leeway than they might realize, but will need to take tough decisions.

The EU can play a key role shaping the current changes of globalization. It should keep its eye on the transatlantic relationship.

"Seizing the transatlantic moment" requires a broad effort.

In moving to help Ukraine and eventually accept it as a member, the European Union has taken a consequential step.

With Russian President Vladimir Putin, there will be no peace in Europe.

With Olaf Scholz in the chancellery, Emmanuel Macron finally has a partner in moving Europe forward.

While the focus of world politics is shifting to the Indo-Pacific, the Europeans are caught underprepared.

In the fourth issue of INTERNATIONALE POLITIK QUARTERLY we're focusing on the European Union as Angela Merkel's chancellorship draws to a close.

In the third issue of INTERNATIONALE POLITIK QUARTERLY we're focusing on the power relationships between the European Union, the United States, and China and the world they will be shaping.

In the Winter 2021 Issue, we look at the EU as a potential player on the world stage.