Germany’s Newfound Affection For Russia
Two weeks ago, Chancellor Merkel traveled to Moscow for a conversation with President Putin. Conversations took place about the current
All posts by Thomas O. Falk
Thomas studied law in London before obtaining his M.A. in International Relations at The University of Birmingham. Since then, he has been working as part of an international news team that provides clients such as the European Commission and NATO with political news and developments. Thomas is also a political commentator for the digital platform of one of Italy’s major newspapers. His main area of interest lies in U.S. and German politics, as well as modern political history.
Israel’s President Rivlin Addresses Germany’s Bundestag
On Wednesday, the Bundestag commemorates the Holocaust 75 years after Auschwitz. In his speech, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin recalls Germany’s
AfD member of German parliament leaves the parliamentary group and the party
The next member of the AfD parliamentary group has left the party. Verena Hartmann decided over the weekend and, at
Salvini’s Party Loses Important Regional Election
Italy’s opposition leader Matteo Salvini did not succeed in hoping to beat the government parties in a crucial regional election.
Germany’s CDU Criticizes Greece’s Deportation Rate Under the EU Refugee Deal
Under the refugee agreement between the EU and Turkey from 2016, all refugees who illegally enter Greece have to be
Germany’s Foreign Minister Maas seeks to initiate EU rescue mission talks
The EU is currently restricting itself to training the Libyan coast guard, while not saving migrants in the Mediterranean with
Germany’s SPD will Continue to Decline Despite New Leadership
In Autumn, seventeen candidates attempted to become the new heads of Germany’s Social Democrats. In twenty-three regional conferences across the
Russia Pledges to Finish Nord Stream 2
After the United States prevented Congress from completing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Russia has now agreed to complete
Germany Denies Military Support to France
France has requested Germany’s help regarding military aid in the Sahel zone twice – and received two rejections. Although the
Germany Approves Record-Breaking Arms Exports
This year arms exports have exceeded 2015’s record highs. This could lead to problems in the coalition. After a three-year
Number of Boat Migrants in Italy Halved, Asylum Applications in Germany Declining
Fewer migrants reach Italy via the Mediterranean. There have been fewer than 12,000 since the beginning of 2019, compared to
