The ECB and the Fed

By: Charles Wyplosz, Graduate Institute of International Studies

Facing different situations, the Fed and the ECB muddle through, each in its own way.

Germany's nuclear paranoia

By: Wolfgang Münchau

In my latest FT Deutschland column, I argue that the German Social Democrats are in a right mess over nuclear. This entry contains an English synopsis, and the original column in German.

Do not get too excited by Germany’s recovery

By: Wolfgang Munchau

Germany’s economic recovery has turned out to be more robust than I had expected. But is it for real? While the economy is clearly not as weak as it appeared a few years ago, it is not nearly as good as it appears today. My scepticism is based on five observations.

Why continental Europe is swinging to the left politically

By: Wolfgang Münchau

France and Germany are now governed by leaders of the centre-right. Yet, the long-term political trend is firmly towards the left. One reason is demography. Another is the failing by the large centre-right parties to develop an agenda for the young.

Why the German corporate tax reform is misguided

By: Sebastian Dullien, FT Deutschland and Eurozone Watch

Germany's corporate tax reform is a prime – maybe the worst - example of the Grand Coalition’s inability to conduct sound economic policies. It also shows the weakness of the Social Democrats to defend their principles and the interest of their own constituency.

Germany needs an adult in the finance ministry...

... and not a guy who goes on a safari during a G7 meeting under his own chairmanship. The French are absolutely right to be outraged.