Josef Janning
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Germany
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Past articles by Josef:
Spitzenkandidaten poker
For most voters, the battle over people and positions would be revealing if only it wasn’t so confusing. It is misleading to frame the nomination process as an example of backroom politics prevailing over parliamentary democracy. → Read More
Untapped potential: How new alliances can strengthen the EU
Fragmentation in the EU makes it increasingly difficult for member states to build coalitions. The EU Coalition Explorer reveals potential new groupings. → Read More
Loss adjustment: European politics realigns for Brexit
Unfulfilled expectations have caused traditional allies to shift their focus away from the UK → Read More
The Iron Chancellor: Angela Merkel’s endgame
For now, Europe will get more of the Merkel it knows so well: pragmatic, process-minded, and vision-free. → Read More
EU Coalition Explorer
The EU Coalition Explorer shows the potential for future coalition building between the EU member states. → Read More
Berlin’s untenable foreign-policy strategic vacuum
Berlin can no longer afford to float ideas that have no practical consequences, and keep muddling through → Read More
Hungary in the EU: From front runner to veto player
A convincing victory for Victor Orban will reinforce the Hungarian veto role in the EU. However, the country has only marginal influence beyond its neighbourhood on EU policies. → Read More
Crisis and Cohesion in the European Union: A Ten-Year Review
ECFR conducts research and promotes informed debate across Europe on the development of a coherent and effective European foreign policy. → Read More
The sense of an ending: Contours of the next German government
The days of a towering role for Germany in Europe seem behind us. → Read More
Jamaica sunset leaves German politics in the dark
The standstill in German governance will likely amplify political fragmentation in the EU. → Read More
The long and winding road to Jamaica
The indications are this new German government will struggle to take advantage of the foreign policy opportunities presented by this election. → Read More
Exploring EU Coalitions
New essay collection points way to potential coalitions for flexible European cooperation → Read More
In memory of Sylke Tempel
ECFR conducts research and promotes informed debate across Europe on the development of a coherent and effective European foreign policy. → Read More
Germany votes: A lot of quiet before the storm
Holding on to Merkel seems motivated by the wish to preserve the status quo. → Read More
The Hamburg G20: A clash of competing visions of world affairs
Europe's multilateral vision for the G20 appears to be merely a side show to the traditional struggle for national power. → Read More
The end of Angst: Germany is ready to lead in Europe
European crises have galvanised German support for the Union, and spurred a new appetite to lead by example. → Read More
EU Coalition Explorer
The EU Coalition Explorer shows the potential for future coalition building between the EU member states. → Read More
The long road to peace: Europe at 60
ECFR conducts research and promotes informed debate across Europe on the development of a coherent and effective European foreign policy. → Read More
Scenarios for Europe: Deciphering Juncker’s White Paper
What future for Europe does Jean Claude Juncker want? → Read More
European defence and the two per cent mantra
The best route to improved European defence capabilities is to build on the patchwork of co-operation that already exists – with Germany at its centre. → Read More