Thank God It’s Thursday: German Labor In The Post-Covid Age

A battle is brewing in Germany. After decades of stagnating wages and worsening inequality, German workers are being mobilized under a new goal; the three day weekend. The IG Metall steel union, over two million members strong, is demanding a shortened work week for all German metalworkers. This effort could mark the beginning of a new era for organized labor throughout Europe and beyond.

EuropeBy Josh EmokpaeJanuary 15, 2024weekend, labor, europe, germany, economy, wages, union

Exploring The Case for a German National Security Council

Germany’s Inaugural National Security Strategy presents a promising shift in foreign policy decision-making, but is it enough to coordinate Germany’s historically bureaucratic governing structure? Mike Dupre explores why the key to sustainable change might lie in a National Security Council, a proven model in many Transatlantic states.

EuropeBy Mike DupreSeptember 12, 2023germany, ukraine, france, artillery, military