Where to now, Germany?
Where to now, Germany?Many observers were waiting for the German elections to see where Berlin would steer Europe, and in the expectation that it could unlock Brexit discussions. Open Europe's Leopold...
View ArticleGermany votes, again.
Germany votes, again.With coalition talks in Berlin finally about to start, the German state of Lower Saxony will hold an election of potentially wide-reaching impact on Sunday. Open Europe’s Leopold...
View ArticleBavarian scepticism towards European Commission’s Brexit negotiation stance
Bavarian scepticism towards European Commission’s Brexit negotiation stanceFollowing David Davis' speech in Berlin, Open Europe's Leopold Traugott looks at criticism towards the EU's Brexit...
View ArticleGerman coalition talks have failed – what now?
German coalition talks have failed – what now?As German coalition talks collapsed last night, Open Europe's Leopold Traugott outlines what this means and how it may impact the Brexit negotiationsThe...
View ArticleIs Germany heading for another ‘Grand Coalition’?
Is Germany heading for another ‘Grand Coalition’?As the Social Democrats are opening up to coalition talks with Angela Merkel's conservative union of CDU and CSU, Open Europe's Leopold Traugott...
View ArticleGerman Social Democrats present their EU wish list
German Social Democrats present their EU wish listAnother 'Grand Coalition' of Social Democrats (SPD) and Conservatives (CDU/CSU) is Germany's last chance for a majority government. The SPD has made...
View ArticleMigration centre, Brexit side-lined, Eurozone back: What happened at the EU...
Migration centre, Brexit side-lined, Eurozone back: What happened at the EU summit.The pressure on EU leaders to find solutions was high at this summit. Open Europe's Leopold Traugott assesses what...
View ArticleSobering Results in the Land of Oktoberfest? A Primer on the 2018 Bavarian...
Sobering Results in the Land of Oktoberfest? A Primer on the 2018 Bavarian Elections.As the German state of Bavaria goes to the polls on Sunday, the results of the vote are likely to have wider...
View ArticleMerkel is on her way out – what now?
Merkel is on her way out – what now?German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced she will not seek re-election as leader of her party, and will leave politics at the end of her current term. Open...
View ArticleThe end of the Merkel era: European press reacts
The end of the Merkel era: European press reactsGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel announced she will not be seeking another term as her party's and Germany's leader. Open Europe's Anna Nadibaidze looks...
View ArticleCDU leadership race takes place against a backdrop of declining support for...
CDU leadership race takes place against a backdrop of declining support for establishment partiesWith the upcoming CDU leadership elections set to determine the direction of German politics, Open...
View ArticleIs the Franco-German engine running out of steam?
Is the Franco-German engine running out of steam?French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel signed the Aachen treaty last week. Open Europe's Zoe Alipranti argues that a...
View ArticleFrance and Germany set to tilt EU competition policy
France and Germany set to tilt EU competition policyOpen Europe’s Zoe Alipranti examines the changes to EU Industrial Policy suggested by France and Germany and the shifting EU dynamics after Brexit...
View ArticleIs the new CDU leader casting off the Mini Merkel image?
Is the new CDU leader casting off the Mini Merkel image?Under German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the German Christian Democratic Union(CDU) party has shifted to the centre. Open Europe’s Zoe Alipranti...
View ArticleEuropean elections: Greens most likely to capitalise on increasing German...
European elections: Greens most likely to capitalise on increasing German political divisionOpen Europe’s Zoe Alipranti argues that European elections in Germany are likely to reflect an increasingly...
View ArticleTradeStation Global Forex Trading Platform Review 2021 – Facts, Findings, and...
TradeStation Global is a combined product of TradeStation and Interactive Brokers (IB) that is designed for clients residing outside the EU. The firm offers brokerage services. In its initial stages,...
View ArticleActiveTrades Forex Trading Review 2021 – Inspect Before Stepping In
Founded in 2001, ActivTrades PLC has eventually made its way to the top as a global forex broker. Initially, the firm started operating from Switzerland but in 2005 it was relocated to UK, where it...
View ArticleGKFX Review – 2021’s Best Forex Trading Platforms
Founded in 2008, GKFX Financial Services has fast evolved and established itself as a reliable CFD broker. The goal of the company is to provide Forex, CFD and Spread Betting to traders regardless of...
View ArticleAdmiral Markets Forex Trading Platform Review 2021 – Important Facts and...
Admiral Markets UK ltd is an international broker. The firm has established itself as an award-winning broker which offers a variety of platforms and advanced trading tools for its clients to choose...
View ArticleHow the Forex Market Works and Why is It so Popular?
At the outset of their trading career, many prospective traders would have difficulty wrapping their heads on how Forex trading works, or whether it performs at all. These questions lead to the very...
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