1. The Problem with Germany’s Masterful Crisis Presidency
- Author:
- Roderick Parkes
- Publication Date:
- 12-2020
- Content Type:
- Commentary and Analysis
- Institution:
- German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)
- Abstract:
- A crisis can bring out the best in Germany’s European policy, resulting in its selfless embrace of deeper integration. But sometimes crises require Germany to lead from the front rather than melt selflessly into the background. On such occasions, Berlin has seemed a little too keen to stress that it is taking action under severe constraints. While Germany’s EU presidency showcased both tendencies, its shift toward crisis-driven realism risks overshadowing its strides for a better Europe.
- Topic:
- Politics, Domestic Politics, and Crisis Management
- Political Geography:
- Europe and Germany