Matthew Karnitschnig

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  • Sep 28, 2024
    A year ago, I discovered the hard way — after a run-in on a primetime TV show — the extraordinary reach of Austria’s People’s Party (ÖVP) and its ability...
  • Aug 29, 2024
    Elections in three eastern German states are likely to usher in Russia-friendly parties, giving the Kremlin a foothold once again.  
  • Jul 12, 2024
    Viktor Orbán’s new hard-right group, Patriots for Europe, is a Habsburg coalition that gives the Hungarian leader the European platform he craves.  
  • Jun 12, 2024
    While all eyes are on France’s snap election, Germans too may soon face an early vote.  
  • Apr 12, 2024
    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived at an unexpected juncture this week.
  • Mar 28, 2024
    China is unwittingly helping Iran choke off ship traffic in the Red Sea, impairing global trade flows and damaging Beijing’s own interests in the process, Western intelligence...
  • Mar 7, 2024
    The German chancellor is driven by a deep-seated fear of Russia and a desire to be seen as a “peace chancellor.”  
  • Feb 16, 2024
    Washington's track record suggests it's better at fighting wars than dealing with what follows.  
  • Feb 13, 2024
    Europe might finally get real about defending itself now the Republican frontrunner is inviting Putin to attack some of America’s NATO allies.