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Research cycle 2017-2019

The Future of the CDU Depends on More than Just the Next Chairperson

Dr. Norbert Röttgen discusses a way forward for the CDU after the election of its next chairperson. There is now rivalry within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)—and that is a good thing. The question…read on

Populism & electoral trends

The Post-Hesse (and Bavaria) World

Was Angela Merkel’s resignation from the leadership of her party merely cosmetic? Alexandru Filip looks at the implications…read on

Populism & electoral trends

Merkel is Steadfast—Even on the Way Out

Andrea Römmele and Nils Napierala assess the damage to German parties after state election upsets. The much-anticipated shake-up…read on

European Governance & EU institutions Populism & electoral trends

From ‘Vincolo Esterno’ to ‘Nemico Esterno’: The disturbing new demonization of the EU

The dispute between Italy and the European Commission about the Italian budget for 2019 illustrates a shift in…read on

Brexit

Heading Towards a Constitutional Crisis?

As the clock runs down on Article 50, a political crisis is looking increasingly likely. However, Iain Begg argues…read on

Brexit

From Chequers to Brexit: An educated guess

With the Article 50 deadline less than half a year away, and with both the Labour and Conservative…read on

Brexit

What if Britain Rejoined the EU? Breaking up may be less hard than making up

If Britain ever sought to rejoin the EU, it could not be on the terms of membership we…read on

Populism & electoral trends

Demons of Present and Past

Throughout the past three weeks, Germany has experienced a wave of right-wing riots in several cities. Marie Wachinger…read on

Populism & electoral trends

After the Swedish Election: Time for a new narrative?

While Sweden is trying to figure out how to form a new government following an attention grabbing parliamentary…read on

Brexit European Governance & EU institutions

Puffer Fish and Bargaining Chips: Why hard bargaining harms British interests

When it comes to Brexit, there’s no doubt that UK negotiators have adopted a hard bargaining strategy. Benjamin…read on