Germany
Germany will struggle to meet its defence objectives
There are strong doubts regarding Germany’s capacity to maintain current levels of defence spending after 2026
GermanyEU farmer unrest looks set to persist
French farmers are determined to continue protests despite the government's decision to grant concessions
FranceBan on Germany’s far right is unlikely
Public and political support for banning the far-right Alternative for Germany is growing
GermanyUkraine war is transforming Germany's defence industry
European demand for German defence industry equipment has increased significantly since the war in Ukraine
GermanyGerman spending crisis will have key implications
A constitutional court ruling against the government’s spending plans will have economic and political consequences
GermanyGerman government will push for EU reforms
Germany is positioning itself as a strong advocate for both EU enlargement and internal reform
GermanyEU-China trade war over electric vehicles is unlikely
A confrontation over electric vehicles could spell additional hardship for the German-East European automotive cluster
EUElections will weaken unity of German government
All three coalition parties suffered losses in recent state elections in Bavaria and Hesse
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