Archive - The German Review

A bellwether of broader national struggles?

After the Social Democrats slumped to defeat in local elections in their west German heartlands, are we about to witness a repeat of the Scholz years?

19 hrs ago •

‘The school system in Germany is still quite unequal’

We spoke with a prominent German education researcher about schools in Germany, and how they can be improved, especially for kids from diverse…

Sep 13 •

The resurrection of the German car industry

Are BMW et al. about to prove the doubters wrong?

Sep 10 •

The 'political prisoner' the German media would prefer to forget

German media ignored a protest leader's wrongful prosecution, alternative outlets thrived.

Sep 6 •

The 'bullshit' row over Germany’s social state

Germany’s coalition was trying to make up and get along... but then someone dropped an English swearword in reference to the chancellor.

Sep 3 •

August 2025

‘We won't surrender to fear’: Inside the Israeli-Palestinian restaurant struggling to survive in Berlin

A decade since its opening, and three years since the October 7th Hamas terrorist attacks, one of Berlin's best known hummus restaurants faces closure…

Aug 30 •

10 years of 'wir schaffen das'

Was Merkel right to open Germany's borders to refugees?

Aug 27 •

Should German troops protect a ceasefire in Ukraine?

The US’ loss of interest in Europe will leave a security vacuum that other democracies will have to fill. Given its economic weight and central position…

Aug 23 •

Merz the international diplomat?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz succeeded in showing a united European front on the war in Ukraine. But is he as popular at home as abroad?

Aug 20 •

How Trump's tariffs could force Germany out of its comfort zone

Whether they realise it or not, most people in the US have a little bit of Germany in their lives. But the future may be very different.

Aug 16 •

The End of Staatsräson?

On the Partial Weapons Embargo Against Israel

Aug 13 •

🎉 Relaunching The German Review 🎉

What's new on the website and in the newsletter.

Aug 11 •

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