Opinion

Message from the citizens: Time for a more political EU

Jean Pisani-Ferry analyses what the European Parliament election means for EU political leadership.

Three questions for Mark Hallerberg on the 2019 European Parliament vote

Mark Hallerberg discusses the nexus between national politics and the EU elections.

“The future of democracy is my biggest concern“

Alina Mungiu-Pippidi says research about Europe should focus on democracy in coming years.

Three questions for Mark Dawson on the 2019 European Parliament vote

Mark Dawson discusses what’s bringing Europeans together and what’s dividing them.

EU should reform fiscal framework to allow increase of debt-financed public investments

With long-term interest rates currently near zero, Jean Pisani-Ferry suggests changing the pact.

America will wake up

In an interview with DIE ZEIT Jean Pisani-Ferry explains why he believes in a ”comeback” of the international community.

Can a narrative lens help separate what’s real from what’s not?

Dahrendorf Post-doc Fellow Josefin Graef writes on rhetoric of authenticity, truth and identity.

Party democracy needs an update

Andrea Römmele calls on parties to pick up the politicisation of the young generation.

Can Europe adapt to the new imperialism?

A new mix of economics and nationalist foreign-policy threatens multi-lateralism, writes Jean Pisani-Ferry.

Podcast: Making Germany's energy policy more efficient and climate-friendly

Christian Flachsland talks about the ongoing carbon pricing debate on Resources Radio.

Bucharest vs. Brussels: Wrangling over the EU’s new Chief Prosecutor

Alina Mungiu-Pippidi is concerned the controversy could damage Romania’s democracy.

A lesson for adults on climate action

Kids are skipping lessons to protest because they grasp what's at stake, says Claudia Kemfert in Capital.