Opinion

The euro needs a complete overhaul

It's a big mistake to delay work that's needed to restore the currency, says Henrik Enderlein.

'Euro crisis law' before the EU Court of Justice

The idea of an economic constitution has been replaced by new modes of governance, says Christian Joerges.

US Elections: Bracing for a capricious President Trump

Mark Hallerberg outlines what the election of Trump or Clinton would mean for Europe.

The foreign policy of societies: Foundations as international actors

Helmut K. Anheier on the influence of foundations: What role do they play in relation to the state?

Europe between deconstruction and reconstruction

László Andor on alternative scenarios for EU integration and cohesion.

Post-Paris: Rethinking climate-related displacement

As climate change affects the movement of peoples, governments need adaptation plans.

Germany needs to up its game if it wants to integrate a million refugees

Germany is not as ready for this mammoth task as many think, but it can still succeed, writes Anke Hassel.

Barack Obama: Comeback kid 2015

A Hertie School jury picked Barack Obama as the Handelsblatt Person of the Year 2015. A laudation by Helmut K. Anheier.

Is there no hope for Turkish democracy?

The results of Turkey's June elections prompted many to wonder if a new democratic era had begun. Dilek Kurban assesses the results and looks to the future.

Social entrepreneurs and the refugee crisis in Germany

The refugee crisis shows how different actors complement each other in tackling social challenges.

Wolfgang Ischinger on Germany’s hegemony trap

Instead of playing Europe’s hegemon, Germany should focus on strengthening the EU, writes Wolfgang Ischinger.

Reputations vs. reality

Mark Kayser and Arndt Leininger explore what happens when voters respond to the media version, rather than actual state of the economy.