Interviews

Young editors and journalist of the online-magazine Europe&Me discussed German and European foreign policy with selected participants of the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum. Based on the results of a survey among more than 6.500 young Europeans to tap their views on EU foreign policy, they interviewed high level politicians, decision-makers, journalists and experts from North Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

Guido Westerwelle, Federal Foreign Minister
An interview by Henrike Maier on Germany’s role and self-perception in the EU, the future of European integration and the prospects of a common European foreign policy.

Thomas de Maizière, Federal Minister of Defence
An interview by Ingvild Skarpeid on the concept of “networked security”, the reform of the Federal Armed Forces and the principle of responsibility to protect.

Iman Bughaigis, former Spokeswoman of the National Transitional Council of Libya
An interview by Mihails Kozlovs on the lack of consensus in the Europe policies towards Libya, the current situation in the country and Libya’s expectations of the international society.

Nik Gowing, Main Presenter of the BBC
An interview by Julia Schulte on good journalism, the need of the media to simplify complex issues such as the EU foreign policy, and the future of traditional mass media.

Slim Amamou, Blogger and former Secretary of State for Sport and Youth of Tunisia
An interview by Sara de Sloover on the EU’s policy towards North Africa, the future of the Arab spring and the current situation in Tunisia.

Lotte Leicht, European Union Advocacy Director and Director of Human Rights Watch Brussels Office
An interview by Juliane Schmeltzer Dybkjær on the lessons learned by the EU in Libya.

Wang Yiwei, Executive Dean of the Institute of International and Public Affairs at Tongji University, Shanghai
An interview by Carmen Zech on the relations between Europe and China, China's future development and its role as a global player.

Dima Tarhini, Anchor Woman of the Arabic Editorial Department of Deutsche Welle
An interview by Sara de Sloover on how the EU should deal with the Arab spring, the needs of the young Arab people and how the EU could support them.

Ronja Kempin, Head of Research Division EU External Relations, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)
An interview by Mihails Kozlovs on the main questions and priorities of the strategic partnerships of the European Union.

Wolfgang Ischinger, Global Head, Government Relations, Allianz SE; Chairman of the Munich Security Conference
An interview by Mihails Kozlovs on the perspectives of defense and security policy of the European Union.

Almut Möller, Head of Program Alfred von Oppenheim Center for European Studies, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)
An interview by Henrike Maier on young Europeans and their lack of trust in the decision makes of the European Union.

Murat Mercan, Fmr. Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Turkish Parliament
An interview by Sara de Sloover on to what extend the young generation of Turkey feels European.

Pierre Morel, EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Council of the European Union
An interview by Mihails Kozlovs on the priorities, advantages and risks among the cooperation between the European Union and Central Asia.