For a decade, Global Perspectives has brought together leaders from business, politics, media, science and civil society across Africa and Europe. What's next in Africa-Europe relations?

What is at stake for Germany and Europe if they do not change course economically? Structural weaknesses, U.S. tariffs, and China’s growing economic power are increasing the tension.

We brought together policymakers and experts at the German Bundestag to discuss how Germany can strengthen Defense, Diplomacy, and Development as equal pillars of its foreign and security policy.

The impacts of climate change are being felt around the world. At the same time, there are reasons for hope. Together with Dr. Ani Dasgupta, we explored why the climate crisis calls for more optimism.

Climate policy is security policy. We discussed how Europe can work with countries in the Global South to implement concrete measures that benefit both sides.

At the launch of the Alliance for Integrated Security, we discussed the current geopolitical challenges and identified potential areas of cooperation between Germany and the Global South.

As global conflicts increase and uncertainty rises, Europe and Germany must take greater responsibility for their future and adopt a broader approach to security.

In times of limited resources and geopolitical tension, multilateral institutions can maximize the impact of existing development funding.

We discussed with State Secretary Niels Annen how development policy can be integrated into networked foreign, security, and economic policies.

US tariffs changes are causing new uncertainties in global trade. Together with ONE and Pinelopi K. Goldberg, we discussed how international development policy needs to be realigned.