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Executive summary

European by Default 2026

Sovereign, Cooperative and Ambitious: Expectations for Germany‘s European Policy

The majority of respondents want a Europe that is more independent of the US and forges new international partnerships. There is also broad support for a stronger European economy, even if this comes at a higher cost. These are among the findings of this year’s edition of our study on Germany’s role in the EU.

Full study (in German).

Product details
Date of Publication
October 2026
Publisher
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung & Das Progressive Zentrum
Number of Pages
2
Licence
Language of publication
English