Elmar Brok advocates for a more sovereign Europe and a stronger transatlantic partnership. Current challenges and major tasks await the new German government.
Transatlantic Program
China – Härtetest für die transatlantischen Beziehungen
Looking at the EU-US-China triangular relationship, the authors formulate a 10-point plan for EU-US cooperation on China. A common position regarding the systemic competitor presents opportunities and challenges for the partners
Saying Good-Bye: Merkel’s Farewell Visit to Washington
The future of transatlantic relations was the focus of the last visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the United States. The authors summarize the topics and most important results of the visit as well as expectations for the future of German-American relations.
AUKUS: A New Alliance for the Indo-Pacific. And where is the EU? 
Analyzing the goals of the AUKUS alliance and international reactions to the new military alliance in the Indo-Pacific, the authors look at the group’s role in the Western security architecture and the role of the EU.
“Build Back Better“ – Sind die besten Tage von Joe Biden schon vorbei?
One year after Joe Biden took office as U.S. president, the authors take stock. Successes and failures of the first year in office, as well as an outlook on the futures, illuminate the most important topics of U.S. politics.
Laboratories of Democracy Initiative: The Digital Transformation: Recommendations for the State Level and for Transatlantic Cooperation
The Laboratories of Democracy Initiative 2020/21 facilitated a discussion between representatives from the U.S. state legislatures and German Landtage on digital transformation. The key findings of this exchange are presented in the form of policy recommendations in this report