Democracy Support Outside of the EU Conversation In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy was adopted. What is the role of civil society and the future of EU democracy support in the context of the Covid-19 crisis? By Dr. Cornelia Hoffmann
Post-Brexit: What Future for the EU-UK Relationship? Conversation To which extent is the coronavirus pandemic having an impact on the current Brexit negotiations? Is Brexit one of the priorities for the German Council Presidency? And what is the outlook on the future EU-UK relationship in the next decade(s)? By Florian Christl
European Responses to Multiple Crises Conversation The way the Covid-19 pandemic has been dealt with has raised many questions for the future of the European project. How have the EU institutions and Member States managed the crisis so far? What challenges will coincide with the German EU Council Presidency in terms of crisis management and the future of the EU? By Eva van de Rakt
Europe needs a Real Green Deal! Commentary The German government must fight for a Real Green Deal for Europe that combines economy and ecology and sets the course for a socio-ecological market economy. Dr. Ellen Ueberschär describes what that could look like. By Dr. Ellen Ueberschär
Facing the Climate Crisis Conversation How does the European Green Deal respond to the climate emergency? What are its strenghts and weaknesses? What main economic and political barriers have to be overcome to reach higher ambitions? By Lisa Tostado
The EU’s Digital Policy Conversation How did the coronavirus impact digital rights, the introduction of contact tracing apps, as well as the daily use of digital tools and artificial intelligence. What does this mean for current and future policy? By Zora Siebert
The Future of Multilateralism Conversation How does the current pandemic influence multilateralism? Which role can the European Union play in shaping its future? A debate. By Bastian Hermisson
A German EU Presidency cannot succeed without France Background Europe could still emerge from the pandemic crisis sustainably positioned and strengthened, but only if the Franco-German tandem works. The plans for a reconstruction fund of 500 billion euros mark a turnaround in the right direction. By Dr. Jens Althoff
Council Presidency as a chance? Germany’s new role for the EU Council Presidency Background On July 1st, Germany will take over the EU Council Presidency in midst the Corona pandemic. This presents opportunities for Germany to redefine its European policy. How does Germany perceive its role in the European Union and what are the expectations of other member states for the German Council Presidency? By Claudia Rothe
No Greens no Love? Commentary The outcome of the legislative elections in Austria will have repercussions on different levels. A look both into the national and European level unveils what is at stake for LGBTI rights. By Alast Mojtahed Najafi and David Scharpf