The German chancellor took his time before committing to sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. In doing so, he has maxed out the benefits for the war-torn country. But there are complicating side effects.

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

The chancellery and the finance ministry have put the brakes on the process that was supposed to lead to the publication of Germany’s first-ever National Security Strategy in early February. Olaf Scholz seems to have written one alone already.

Germany feels it has turned a corner recently in terms of foreign policy. But its self-congratulation may be premature.