“We must insist that our politics works for all people in Europe” Published: 21 December 2021 Interview Rasmus Andresen is the new spokesperson of the German Green delegation (Europagruppe Grüne) in the European Parliament. The Director of our European Union office, Eva van de Rakt, talked to him about the opportunities opened up at EU level by the Green participation in the German coalition government. By Eva van de Rakt
Asylum and migration policy, Traffic Light coalition-style: a new start for Germany, new hope for Europe Published: 16 December 2021 Analysis The chapter of the coalition agreement of the new German government on integration, migration and flight is highly ambitious. What changes does it set out at EU policy level? By Neda Noraie-Kia and Anna Schwarz
Recommendations for a new role for Germany in the Eastern Partnership Published: 16 December 2021 Analysis At the Eastern Partnership (EaP) summit on 15 December 2021, German Chancellor Scholz met with high-ranking representatives of the EU and its Member States and the EaP countries. How can the Traffic Light coalition contribute to a more effective Eastern Partnership? By Dr. Sonja Schiffers
Germany's Traffic Light coalition Published: 8 December 2021 Dossier A follow-up of Germany's Traffic Light coalition (Ampelkoalition). By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union
5 things you need to know about the Green fraction in the 20th German Bundestag Published: 24 November 2021 Listicle Following the German federal election of 26 September 2021, the German Greens achieved the biggest, most female, younger and diverse parliamentary group in their history. Let’s explore some fact and figures about the Alliance 90/The Greens fraction in the 20th Bundestag! By Joan Lanfranco
“We must develop a joint vision for Germany and for Europe” Published: 8 October 2021 Interview Franziska Brantner MdB talks about her hopes that the new German government will reframe its European policy. Its priorities in this process should be the European Green Deal, defending the rule of law and bolstering the EU’s capacity to act. By Dr. Christine Pütz
Time for a new political culture Published: 30 September 2021 Commentary In the pandemic year 2021, Germany has voted. It is already clear that what is needed is a new political culture of enablement and participation. Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung President Dr. Ellen Ueberschär comments on the results of the German federal elections. By Dr. Ellen Ueberschär
Germany has voted Published: 29 September 2021 Dossier The German federal election (#BTW21) took place on 26 September 2021. This election marks the end of the Merkel era, as well as a likely reconfiguration of the German political landscape. Election results indicate a high degree of volatility in the electorate and many possible government coalitions.