Dr. Nicolai von Ondarza

Dancing on the Brexit Cliff Edge

The Key to the Exit Negotiations Lies in British Domestic Policy

Qualified Majority Voting and Flexible Integration for a More Effective CFSP?

A Critical Examination of the EU’s Options

No “Global Britain” after Brexit

Leaving the EU Weakens UK Foreign and Security Policy, Closer Ties Remain in Germany’s Interest

Reforming the European Parliament

Brexit Creates Opportunity for More than Just Seat Redistribution – But Plans Are Modest (for Now)

Brexit Tectonics

The United Kingdom’s departure from the EU is the greatest political success for opponents of European integration. Paradoxically, however, Brexit is forcing EU-skeptical parties to restructure.

Brexit by Brussels

At half-time in the negotiations, a curious pattern is emerging: As London proves unable to adopt a unanimous approach, it is the remaining EU-27 that determine the make-up of Brexit.

From ‘Sufficient Progress’ to a Future Relationship – Germany’s Priorities in the Brexit Negotiations

Breaking Good

Dynamics in London have forced Theresa May to seek an exit from the European single market. Yet behind the scenes, she is hoping to keep extensive access. It’s time for the EU to define its interests

Strengthened, sidelined, and caught in compromise

The 7th European Parliament from a German perspective

Tackling the big questions in little steps

A process towards a comprehensive EU strategy

Europe's nervous silence on Brexit

What a fair relationship between ‘euro ins’ and ‘euro outs’ could look like

Legal Avenues for a Grexit

Amid persisting danger that negotiations with Athens may result in a Greek exit from the eurozone, Nicolai von Ondarza examines the legal options and warns against an unregulated Grexit.