The First 90 Days of Trump 2.0
This report examines the first 90 days of the Trump 2.0 administration and offers strategic recommendations for the new German government and its partners in Europe and beyond. DGAP experts analyze the administration’s priorities and methods across key policy areas and explore how best to respond. The opening chapter outlines the ideological foundations of Trump’s new coalition and their foreign policy implications, concluding with key insights and policy takeaways.
Advancing Democratisation in the Eastern Partnership Countries
Europe Needs a Russia Strategy Now
As long as President Vladimir Putin is in the Kremlin, Russia will pose a threat to European security. The EU should become more active in countering Russian influence in its neighborhood and in Central Asia.
The Risks of Merz’ Debt Gamble
Incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz has already lost a lot of trust in Germany. Meanwhile, his EU partners are hoping he will use German money to underpin European leadership ambitions. They are in danger of losing sight of the domestic political risks.
Energy Policy Between War and Peace
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Uninformierte Öffentlichkeit: Wie sehr schaden Medien der Demokratie?
Urteile statt Fakten, Gefühle statt Gewissheiten, Aufregung statt Überlegung: Ihrer Aufgabe, die gesellschaftliche Meinungsbildung zu fördern, kommen viele Medien nur noch bedingt nach. Welchen Journalismus braucht es, gerade mit Blick auf epochale globale Veränderungen?
