The European Election in Germany e-paper This E-Paper analyses the results of the European Election in Germany and the specific impacts on national politics and the competition between the parties in Germany. pdf
European election campaign in Poland: test run for autumn general elections Backgrounder The figures speak for themselves: 15 years after joining the European community, 91 percent of Poles support EU membership, with only five percent against. According to 78 percent of those surveyed, the consequences are overwhelmingly positive. Moreover, 56 percent feel they are Europeans, an increase of around 13 percent compared to 2014.
A Transatlantic Perspective on Disinformation Interview What are disinformation campaigns? And how do they impact democratic societies? We talked to David Salvo and Bret Schafer, two leading experts in the field, to find out more. By Jonas Heering
Not Getting Away With Murder Commentary US Congress and the Trump administration are still wrangling over how to deal with Saudi Arabia in response to the brutal killing of Jamal Khashoggi. Europe should take a principled stance. By Dominik Tolksdorf
Green Party Celebrates a Historic Victory in Bavaria – What’s Next Comment State elections in Bavaria mark a shift in the party countryside in Germany. Civil society sees environmental issues to be addressed by political actors and respective policies as an important cause of action now and in the future. By Arne Jungjohann
Conference on Political Activism in the US and Europe From 1968 to Today Press Release On October 4th, The Heinrich Böll Foundation North America and Georgetown University's Center for German and European Studies invite you to a conference on political activism in the US and Europe. By Nicole Johnson
Migration to Europe: Stories From the Western Route Dossier A collection of articles by 2018 Transatlantic Media Fellows reporting from Spain and North Africa on migrants trying to reach Europe, including background information on migration to Europe.
A Merkel-Trump Clash at NATO Seems Inevitable - What Will Germany Do? Commentary President Trump has increasingly criticized Germany's NATO spending, arguing that it is "free riding" off American security in Europe. How will Chancellor Merkel respond at the 2018 NATO Summit? By Dominik Tolksdorf
Finland's Reluctance to Join NATO Transatlantic Media Fellowship Helsinki is well accustomed to tense relations with Russia. And yet, Finland has shown little interest in joining the Western military alliance of NATO. By Julian Heissler
Why the Czechs are nostalgic about Russia Transatlantic Media Fellowship In Czechia, enthusiasm for the West is waning while Russia’s influence is regaining strength. Could the Czechs become a bridge between East and West? By Julian Heissler
