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Relations Between Germany and Britain Pre-WW1: From Birth to Demise
History
January 19, 2021
Relations Between Germany and Britain Pre-WW1: From Birth to Demise
World War One is without a doubt one of the most important events of the 20th century. The consequences it…
It’s Been 30 Years Since German Unification. How Did We Get Here?
History
October 3, 2020
It’s Been 30 Years Since German Unification. How Did We Get Here?
Germany’s trajectory throughout the 20th century was one of immense upheaval. Starting out the century as the new, promising up-and-comer…
Westerwälder Kirmes – Hidden Folklore in Germany’s Forests
Culture
September 23, 2020
Westerwälder Kirmes – Hidden Folklore in Germany’s Forests
In times of a pandemic-free world, tourists enjoyed sharing beers during the Oktoberfest of Munich or using masks only for…
With the German Presidency Steering the Ship, Where Is EU Leadership Headed?
European Union
August 4, 2020
With the German Presidency Steering the Ship, Where Is EU Leadership Headed?
In times of crisis, people rally behind leaders who emerge, most often mirroring their own characteristics. Churchill channelled British steadfastness…
The Franco-German Recovery Fund Could Change the EU Forever
Politics
May 19, 2020
The Franco-German Recovery Fund Could Change the EU Forever
The coronavirus pandemic is a lethal threat to many lives, and has already claimed over 320,000 lives worldwide at the…
Rügen: An Autumn Paradise in the Heart of Europe
Culture
October 2, 2019
Rügen: An Autumn Paradise in the Heart of Europe
When it comes to salt water, the European continent offers plenty of options. The wild Atlantic Ocean, the sunny Mediterranean,…
The Cold War Takes To The Sky: The Story Of The Berlin Airlift
History
June 15, 2019
The Cold War Takes To The Sky: The Story Of The Berlin Airlift
When thinking of the Cold War, Europeans likely think of the Berlin Wall, or perhaps of nuclear silos capable of…
How European Integration Changed French Power Politics and Transatlantic Relations
International Relations
January 25, 2019
How European Integration Changed French Power Politics and Transatlantic Relations
“At a time when Europe is undergoing great difficulties, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has sought to call to mind what…
The Brew of the People: the DDR’s Coffee Crisis
Trivia
November 15, 2018
The Brew of the People: the DDR’s Coffee Crisis
Coffee played an important role in the DDR propaganda. It embodied all the aspirations of the German Democratic Republic: previously…
A Stake in the Continent: why Great Britain Fought in the World Wars
History
August 28, 2018
A Stake in the Continent: why Great Britain Fought in the World Wars
What motivated the United Kingdom to fight in the World Wars? This is question that is frequently asked when discussing…