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Migration & refugees Research cycle 2017-2019

How Can We Close the Gap Between Researchers and Policymakers? Lessons from migration policy

To bring researchers and policymakers closer together, interdisciplinary work, transparency, and institutionalised networks need to be promoted, write Dahrendorf Forum researchers Josefin Graef, Lisa ten Brinke, and Marie Wachinger. In mid-November, researchers from the…read on

Brexit Research cycle 2017-2019

The Brexit Deal is a Victory for Common Sense

The European Union did not choose to separate from Great Britain. However, the withdrawal agreement makes a common…read on

Populism & electoral trends Research cycle 2017-2019

Are We Ready for a Populist World Order?

The far-right politicians coming to power in Europe and around the world are trading multilateralism for nationalism, changing…read on

European Governance & EU institutions Trade & economy Research cycle 2017-2019

Italy Rues the Rules

As widely expected, the European Commission has formally objected to Italy’s draft budget for 2019. But the Italian…read on

Brexit Research cycle 2017-2019

The Brexit Deal: Can Parliament be Scared into Submission?

As agreement is reached with the EU, Theresa May’s Brexit deal will come before parliament. In this contribution,…read on

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…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