Author: Klaus Dräger

Klaus Dräger was a long-time political adviser on employment and social affairs for the left-wing group in the European Parliament (GUE/NGL). Now retired, he lives in Cologne, Germany. He is on the advisory board of the German Magazine for Marxist Renewal.

The New EU Commission: A ‘European War Deal’ Next?

At their summit meeting at the end of June 2024, the European heads of state and government (the European Council) decided that Portugal’s former Prime Minister António Costa will succeed … Keep reading »

International Relations • November 5, 2024 • Klaus Dräger and Herman Michiel
The New European Parliament Confirms Its Militaristic Credentials

A new European Parliament was elected in June, and it held its first plenary session from 16 to 19 July. That first session immediately sets the tone we can expect from that parliament for the next five years: the tone of military marching music. Keep reading »

International Relations • September 15, 2024 • Herman Michiel and Klaus Dräger
A Geopolitical European Union?

On taking office as President of the EU Commission in 2019, Ursula von der Leyen said she wanted to create a ‘geopolitical Commission’: “We have enormous tasks ahead of us: … Keep reading »

Economy, International Relations • May 17, 2023 • Klaus Dräger
The West Against the Rest? The EU, the Ukraine War, and Its Collaterals

The invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s army heralds a global ‘turning point’, so western pundits and politicians claim. How is the European Union (EU) dealing with this? And what about … Keep reading »

International Relations, War/Peace • March 29, 2023 • Klaus Dräger

Author: Klaus Dräger

The New EU Commission: A ‘European War Deal’ Next?

The New European Parliament Confirms Its Militaristic Credentials

A Geopolitical European Union?

The West Against the Rest? The EU, the Ukraine War, and Its Collaterals