Germany

Germany relishes role of hegemon, but is not able to play the part

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble recently declared that the European Union has “moved sovereignty to the European level” – a startling claim,

The protectionist dog that didn’t bark

Many trade safeguard actions have essentially protectionist and political motivations. Thus, the absence of sustained lobbying from the leading German

Why should Germany reduce its current-account surplus?

Priorities for Merkel's new mandate

Christian Kastrop on Bruegel's roots

Is Germany bluffing on Greece?

Ein magisches Parkhaus