The brain trusts are starting to wonder what they are really for

The notion that Germany has become a ‘normal’ country has been a feature of her era

Search group’s shelved proposal reflects Kreuzberg neighbourhood’s alternative vibe

Anglophone social media is abuzz with insights into the country’s political dynamics

The UK’s withdrawal offers an opportunity for revived Spanish influence

A new movement might not last, but it is a vehicle for genuine dissatisfaction

An article in Die Zeit ruffles feathers among liberals and hardliners alike

The chancellor grasps the rational case for free markets, but believes in state power

The state is accused of violating the principle it should be neutral on faith

‘Handmaid’s Tale’ author Margaret Atwood warns against taking progress for granted

Ardent naysayers, fevered fans and insouciant elites are faced with something new

Thursday’s council elections are being pitched to anxious Europeans as a last chance

An event meant as a celebration started with an anguished Windrush apology

A TV series offers an alternative vision in a country often hostile to high finance

Looming general election brings out references to past triumphs and travails