Dr. Henning Hoff is executive editor of Internationale Politik Quarterly (IPQ) and editor-at-large of Internationale Politik (IP). He studied international history in Cologne and London and worked as a foreign correspondent in the British capital for nearly a decade after receiving his doctorate. In 2011, he joined IP and its publisher, the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). Since 2014, he has also been responsible for the IP‘s international edition, the IPQ.

Contributions

Greens party co-leader Annalena Baerbock and SPD top candidate for chancellor Olaf Scholz walk as they attend a meeting for exploratory talks for a possible new government coalition in Berlin, Germany, October 15, 2021.

A United Front on Russia Policy

The German government had seemed split on how to respond to another possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, including what role Nord Stream 2 should play. However, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock have now made sure there’s clarity.

Henning Hoff
IPQ
Berlin Cable
France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrive for a joint news conference during an European Union (EU) summit at the European Council Building in Brussels, Belgium December 17, 2021.

The Quest for European Sovereignty

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

Henning Hoff
IPQ
Editorial
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks at a news conference following a virtual meeting with Germany's federal state premiers to discuss the country's strategy against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Berlin, Germany December 21, 2021.

A Chance to Shine

The new German government has made an energetic start in foreign affairs. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his ministers have a good chance to shine on the international stage, if they play their part in deterring Russia from another military attack.

Henning Hoff
IPQ
Berlin Cable
Social Democratic Party (SPD) top candidate for chancellor Olaf Scholz, Greens party co-leaders Robert Habeck and Annalena Baerbock, and Free Democratic Party (FDP) leader Christian Lindner walk after a final round of coalition talks to form a new government, in Berlin, Germany, November 24, 2021.

Scholz Takes Charge

As Germany’s new chancellor prepares to be sworn in, the shape of his incoming government suggests that quite some change is in store for Germany’s European and foreign policy.

Henning Hoff
IPQ
Berlin Cable

Henning Hoff

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