Punchy analysis and informed opinions on Europe's major power.

Welcome to The German Review — a publication for readers who already know the basics and want to go deeper.

We publish sharp commentary and reporting on German politics, society and foreign policy. Our focus is not on breaking news, but on understanding why things happen — and what they mean beyond Germany’s borders.

You’ll find coverage ranging from the rise of the Alternative for Germany and the future of the German economy, to Berlin’s role in Europe, NATO and the wider world. The aim is clarity rather than outrage, and explanation rather than noise — so readers can form their own judgments.

The German Review is written for internationally minded readers, professionals and analysts who want to understand how Germany actually works — not just what happened today.

What subscribers get

The German Review is published twice a week, with a clear division between free analysis and subscriber-only depth.

• Wednesday: a free newsletter analysing the week’s developments

• Saturday: a longer, in-depth essay available exclusively to paying subscribers

Full access to The German Review costs €55 per year. The publication is reader-funded, which allows us to remain independent.

The Team:

Jörg Luyken founded The German Review in 2020 to highlight the important stories on Germany that were being missed by the global media. Originally from the UK, with German heritage, his work has been published in The Daily Telegraph, Der Spiegel, Die Welt, and The Times.

Rachel Stern is an independent journalist who has lived in Berlin for the past 13 years. She has written for outlets including Bloomberg and The Christian Science Monitor and most recently completed a six-year stint as managing editor of The Local Germany. She started to write for The German Review in 2025.

Any questions? Get in touch at support@thegermanreview.de

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