Opinion

Germany’s dangerous political marriage

Germany’s new grand coalition is a good outcome for its short-term stability, but bad for democracy, writes Helmut K. Anheier in Project Syndicate.

The EU’s seven-year budget itch

There are four reasons why the latest EU budget discussions matter, Jean Pisani-Ferry explains in this Project Syndicate column.

Freeing German democracy

German democracy is being strangled by closed-door coalition agreements, writes Helmut K. Anheier for Project Syndicate.

Think twice before speaking of constitutional review in Turkey

Dilek Kurban in Verfassungsblog on the international community’s recognition of Turkey’s questionable rule of law.

The international economic consequences of Mr. Trump

Jean Pisani-Ferry explains what has fundamentally changed with the Trump administration as compared to its predecessors.

Will legalism be the end of constitutionalism in Turkey?

Başak Çalı writes in the Verfassungsblog that first instance courts have now challenged the authority of the constitution.

A breakthrough for children in Germany

In a Zeit Online op-ed, Klaus Hurrelmann writes that grand coalition plans hold much promise for children's welfare. (In German)

While Germany slept

A minority government led by Angela Merkel could enliven debate on issues critical to Germany's future, writes Helmut Anheier for Project Syndicate.

Six steps to alleviate child poverty in Germany

In SPIEGEL Online, Klaus Hurrelmann outlines a plan for the new government to address growing inequality.

Making the most of the Brexit deal

Jean Pisani-Ferry on Brexit: The question now is what sort of future relationship the two sides can agree on.

Three steps to digital public administration

Effective rules, staff investment and communication of benefits are key, says Gerhard Hammerschmid.

Would a minority government in Germany really be so bad?

Andrea Römmele argues that a minority government might be just what Germany needs.