James D. Bindenagel in the FAZ on the AfD, looted art, and German culture of remembrance
In an op-ed published in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on September 4, 2026, CASSIS Fellow James D. Bindenagel traces the history of Germany’s handling of looted art from the Nazi era and praises the restitution efforts of recent years as one of the success stories of German remembrance culture. Nevertheless, owing to recent election successes, he warns that the AfD is calling this culture of remembrance into question and is seriously jeopardizing further efforts to restitute looted art.
Dr. Joachim Weber on phoenix discusses Germany's measures against Russian hybrid warfare
Dr. Joachim Weber appeared as a guest on phoenix on September 2 and analyzed the German measures that have been imposed in response to Russia’s ongoing hybrid warfare. He views the increasing deterioration of relations with Russia with concern and warns of a spiral of escalation that is approaching a “pre-war state.”
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder on Mittagsmagazin regarding the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn
On September 3, Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder spoke on the ARD program “Mittagsmagazin” about the consequences of the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn.
Dr. Frank Umbach on phoenix, discussing the acts of sabotage at two energy facilities
Dr. Frank Umbach appeared on phoenix on September 2 to discuss the two acts of sabotage at substations near Cologne and in Brandenburg.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder on Tagesschau discussing Putin's reaction to Germany's new measures
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder was interviewed on the Tagesschau news program on September 2 to discuss how Putin is reacting to the German measures against Russian hybrid warfare that were announced the day before.
Dr. Landry Charrier discusses in a FOCUS op-ed how Germany might respond to a President Le Pen
In an op-ed for Focus, published on 31 August 2026, Prof. Dr. Landry Charrier discusses the possibility of a Marine Le Pen election victory in 2027 and the question of how Germany should respond. He explains why Le Pen would most likely be limited in her ability to act and argues in favor of maintaining relations with France and focusing on strengthened European cooperation.
Prof. Dr. Kronenberg on the CDU's Prospects in Saxony-Anhalt
In an article in the *Frankfurter Rundschau* on possible scenarios following the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Prof. Dr. Kronenberg is quoted regarding the CDU's strategically unfavorable position.
Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg on the final phase of campaigning before the election in Saxony-Anhalt
Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg appeared as a guest on n-tv on August 31, 2026, to discuss the final phase of the election campaign in Saxony-Anhalt.