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Germany – foreign among friends. All of Europe is puzzled about what Germany actually wants. Does Germany even know itself? Markus Preiss describes Germany as stable, self-assured, and prosperous, but also as boring and often the top of the class. For a long time, our European neighbors looked at Germany with envy, but also with respect. However, the dominance in the EU has been shaken. Putin's war in Ukraine has exposed Germany's weaknesses: economically vulnerable, strategically naive, and not nearly as modern as we think. Brussels expert Markus Preiss analyzes Germany's position in Europe in light of this turning point. The country must reposition itself. How will it change in the process? And how will the balance of power in the EU shift? What Preiss learns from leading politicians and insiders outside of official appointments contributes to a clarifying view of a country that is indispensable for Europe's cohesion.