In the news…

Twice a week, the ACG brings you a compilation of timely analyses and opinion pieces on transatlantic issues.

Defense, Rearmament, and Security Policy
Making Defence European Again – Rafael Loss, et al., European Council on Foreign Relations
In Conversation with Roderich Kiesewetter | Germany’s New Defense Strategy – Aaron Stein and Roderich Kiesewtter, Foreign Policy Institute
Alle an Bord? – Peter Dausend, et al., Die Zeit
German Rearmament Under the Spotlight – Guntram B. Wolff, Bruegel

Transatlantic Relations and Economic Security
The Transatlantic Crucible – David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs
The EU’s Financial Security in a Shifting Transatlantic Relationship – Naria Demertzis, EPC

Digital Sovereignty and Competitiveness
Watch: Wo stehen wir beim Bürokratieabbau? Digitalminister Karsten Wildberger im Gespräch | maischberger – Tagesschau
Why Europe Needs Greater Sovereignty Over Its Digital Payments Infrastructure – The Parliament
4 Ways Europe Wants to Wean Off US Tech – Mathieu Pollet, Politico EU

Germany’s International Standing and Diplomatic Influence
Deutschland scheitert erstmals bei Wahl zum UN-Sicherheitsrat – Die Zeit
Germany’s UN Defeat: What Went Wrong? – Jens Thurau, Deutsche Welle
Die Welt spricht Deutschland das Misstrauen aus – Daniel Brössler, Süddeutsche Zeitung