Geoeconomic Agenda Germany in a New Geoeconomic Era
Apr 11, 2025
Kai Andrejewski, Senior Partner at Agora Strategy Group, shares insights on Germany's evolving geoeconomic identity. He discusses the country's dependence on global markets and the shifts in the political landscape following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Topics include the rising electoral influence of migration, the complexities of coalition governance, and the balance between U.S. regulations and European practices amidst secondary sanctions. Andrejewski also emphasizes the critical role of intellectual property in driving innovation and economic resilience.
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Germany's Emerging Geo-Economics Role
- Germany is deeply integrated into global markets and the European Union but has only recently started to develop its geo-economic capabilities.
- The country is a role model for global interconnection but traditionally lacks a strong independent geo-economic agenda.
Domestic Issues Dominate Elections
- German elections focus primarily on domestic issues like migration rather than global or geo-economic concerns.
- This reflects a broader tendency in Germany to deprioritize global strategic discussion in political campaigns.
Shift Towards European Geopolitics
- The CDU under Friedrich Merz is shifting from a traditional transatlanticist stance to a more European-centered geopolitical agenda.
- German parties broadly support Ukraine and show evolving positions towards Russia and defense policy.